ZACK SHORT NEWS

Productive in win Short went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact Short had gone 0-for-11 across his previous seven games, though he had a steal in that span. The infielder made his impact early Saturday, with his homer coming in the second inning. He's up to a career-high seven long balls while adding 33 RBI, 16 runs scored, five steals, nine doubles and a .215/.299/.361 slash line over 234 plate appearances in a part-time role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at shortstop Short (forearm) will bat ninth and play shortstop Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Short hadn't seen the field since getting hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Yankees, though he doesn't have an everyday role at the moment, so his absence may not have been injury-related. He hasn't done much to stake a claim for more at-bats down the stretch, posting a .442 OPS in the last month and a .645 OPS on the year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets X-rays on forearm Short received X-rays on his right forearm/wrist after getting hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Short indicated that he was feeling fine after Wednesday's contest, so the X-rays were likely precautionary. More details on his status will be provided ahead of Thursday's series finale, but an extended absence seems unlikely. Fantasy managers should consider Short day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts solo homer Short went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Yankees.

Impact Short put up the first run of the contest in the fifth inning, swatting a solo shot to left field off Clarke Schmidt. The shortstop hit three long balls over his first 29 at-bats this season but has gone deep just three times across 76 at-bats since. Short had been struggling prior to Thursday, going 2-for-23 with no RBI over his previous 14 games while working mostly in a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three off bench Short went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. He also stole a base.

Impact Short didn't enter the contest until the fourth inning, when he pinch hit for Akil Baddoo. He wasted no time making an impact, driving in two on a single in his first at-bat. Short still profiles as more of a utility player at this point who can't be counted on for a consistent fantasy impact, which is reflected in his .673 OPS across 72 games.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short ties career-high with 3 RBIs, helping Tigers split 2-game series with 6-3 win over Pirates

Zack Short tied a career-high with three RBIs, powering the Detroit Tigers to a split of a two-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-3 victory

AUGUST 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Goes deep in win Short hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Monday's 5-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Short entered the game in the top of the eighth inning, taking over at third base for Nick Maton. He then went deep in the bottom half of the frame, giving him five home runs this season. That's only one away from his career high, and the infielder reached a new career high in RBI with 22. Short had six home runs and 20 RBI across 61 games back in 2021, then appeared in just six games for the Tigers last year.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Sunday Short is starting at second base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Short will make his first start after the All-Star break, with Zach McKinstry moving over to left field and Nick Maton starting at third base. The Tigers seem to have Spencer Torkelson and Javier Baez locked in at first and shortstop, respectively, but the other two infield positions are a bit more fluid. Short profiles more as a bench option, though he has a chance to see extended run at second if he heats up at the plate. He's batting just .211, however, and hasn't proven to be a dynamic offensive player to this point in his MLB career.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Short is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Short had started in four of the Tigers' previous five games, but he's unlikely to stick around as a regular in the lineup with Detroit recently welcoming back two everyday players in Riley Greene and Akil Baddoo back from the injured list. Second base likely represents Short's most realistic path to playing time, but Andy Ibanez appears to be the Tigers' preferred option at the position at the moment.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start Short will start at second base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Short will pick up his third consecutive start at second base after reaching base twice in seven plate appearances in the first two games of the series with Oakland. Though his playing time has been trending up of late, Short will likely find himself as one of the odd men out of the lineup by the weekend, when Detroit is expected to get two regulars back from the injured list in Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) and Riley Greene (fibula).

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits, home run Short went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three total RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Royals.

Impact Despite batting ninth, Short played a key offensive role in the win. The utility infielder entered the game mired in a 1-for-14 slump, but he bounced back in a big way and is now batting .271 for the season. Short is just a career .180 hitter, however, so it remains to be seen if he can keep up this level of success the rest of the way.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4

Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th career hit and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Kansas City Royals 9-4

JUNE 21, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench for matinee game Short is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact Andy Ibanez will step in at the keystone in place of Short, who went 5-for-19 with a double and five RBI while starting at second base in five of the Tigers' previous six games. Short will most likely be back in the lineup for the nightcap.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Short is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Short will hit the bench for the series finale after starting at second base in each of the past four games while going 3-for-14 with a double and three RBI. Nick Maton will step in for Short at the keystone.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Short is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Now on the bench for the third time in four games, Short's temporary run as the Tigers' preferred option at second base appears to have come to an end. Andy Ibanez has occupied the keystone in each of the three games that Short has sat out, and Ibanez looks as though he may see the bulk of the starts at the position while Zack McKinstry is seeing most of his opportunities in right field these days to aid a banged-up Detroit outfield.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers (and college teammates) Zack Short and Jason Foley share an improbable journey Jason Foley and Zack Short are two of only three players from Sacred Heart University to ever make the major leagues.

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets fifth straight start Short will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Short will stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, and after producing a 1.012 OPS over the past four contests, he looks like he'll stick around in a near-everyday role while he's swinging a hot bat and while the Tigers deal with a host of injuries. With outfielders Riley Greene (fibula) and Matt Vierling (back) both landing on the 10-day injured list within the past two days, Zach McKinstry is expected to see more time in right field moving forward, opening up room in the infield for Short. The 28-year-old Short will likely rotate between second and third base, with his position depending on whether Nick Maton is included in the lineup on a given day.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Short is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact He could be used fairly regularly in the leadoff spot versus left-handed pitching while Matt Vierling (back) is sidelined. Short is sporting a nifty .937 OPS with three home runs in 20 games with the big club, although his track record suggest the success is likely to be short-lived (no pun intended).

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good again Saturday Short went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.

Impact Short has looked good in 19 games with the Tigers, as he's now batting .310 with a 1.084 OPS. Short has a career .160 batting average with a .588 OPS, so the production this year has been unexpected to say the least. However, the hot stretch could earn him some extended playing time in the short term.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Zack Short hits pinch-hit, three-run homer to top Royals, 6-4 Tigers pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to beat the Royals, 6-4.

MAY 25, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Big game off bench Short went 1-for-1 with a walk, a three-run home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Impact Short pinch-hit for Akil Baddoo in the sixth inning when Kansas City turned to lefty Josh Taylor. Short made the decision pay off, as he launched his second home run of the season with two runners on to put the Tigers up 4-1. The utility infielder is now batting .280 with a .939 OPS through 16 games, but he's unlikely to be a regular fantasy contributor unless he starts to see more playing time.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short hits pinch-hit, three-run homer, Tigers beat Royals 6-4

Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

After big day as 27th man, Detroit Tigers' Zack Short gets full-time spot on 26-man roster Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short finished 3-for-5 with two singles, one homer run and one walk in both games of Saturday's doubleheader.

MAY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM