ZACK SHORT NEWS

Returns to Detroit The Tigers recalled Short from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Though he was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, Short is eligible to rejoin the Tigers before the minimum 10 days after outfielders Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Derek Hill (rib) were placed on the injured list Wednesday in corresponding moves. Niko Goodrum returned from an IL stint earlier this week and has taken back starting duties at shortstop, but the injuries to Baddoo and Hill could result in the versatile 29-year-old taking on more work in the outfield. If that's the case, Short would be vying primarily with Willi Castro for reps at shortstop.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo, Derek Hill to IL; Zack Short, Renato Nunez promoted The Detroit Tigers promoted Zack Short and Renato Nunez to replace injured outfielders Akil Baddoo and Derek Hill.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Short was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact Short had appeared in nine of the last 10 games, but he went 0-for-23 with two RBI, three walks and 12 strikeouts during that time. The 26-year-old will attempt to sort things out in the minors, while Niko Goodrum (calf) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Short is not in the starting lineup Friday against Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Short will sit for the second time in four games as he continues to struggle through a 4-for-48 slump that dates back to July 18. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat third Friday.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Short is not starting Tuesday's series opener against the Red Sox.

Impact Having gone hitless in four consecutive games, Short is in the midst of a considerable slump, marked by a .102 average and 16 strikeouts in 49 at-bats since the All-Star break. Harold Castro will play shortstop and bat seventh Tuesday.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Power corrupts? Tigers working to level out Zack Short's swing plane Sounds counterintuitive, but power can corrupt some hitters. Five of Short’s 16 hits are homers — which is great and also not so great.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Not starting Friday Short isn't starting Friday's game against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Short will get a breather after he went 1-for-11 with a double, two RBI, a run and four strikeouts across the last three games. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Short will be on the bench Monday against the Twins.

Impact Short finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He's hit an unimpressive .188/.306/.400 in 28 games this season, though that's still overall better than the .217/.277/.360 line produced by Willi Castro, who starts at shortstop in his absence.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Sunday Short is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Short returns to the lineup after a one-game absence. Willi Castro was recently recalled from Triple-A Toledo, but the team has been using him mostly at second base, so Short should remain the team's primary shortstop, at least until Niko Goodrum (calf) returns from the injured list. Harold Castro, who started Saturday, will continue serving in a utility role.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Short isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Short will get a breather after he went 2-for-14 with two home runs, three RBI and two strikeouts across the last four games. Harold Castro will shift to shortstop while Willi Castro takes over at second base.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops fifth home run Short went 1-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Short launched one of three home runs against Texas starter Mike Foltynewicz, giving the infielder five home runs this season. Short has become the team's top option at shortstop with Niko Goodrum (calf) on the injured list and Willi Castro currently working at Triple-A, though Goodrum is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next week. His return could cut into Short's playing time.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fourth homer Short went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Texas.

Impact Short broke a 1-1 tie with his two-run shot to left field in the second inning. The homer broke a six-game slump during which the shortstop went 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts and no extra-base hits. Short has had a difficult time adjusting to major-league pitching in his rookie campaign, as he is slashing a meager .188/.322/.391.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Short isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Short had started in each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-10 with a run and five strikeouts during that time. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Game 1 Short is not starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact The infielder struggled considerably leading up to the break, hitting .111 and striking out 14 times in his last 27 at-bats. Niko Goodrum will start at shortstop for the first game, with Short likely to get the nod Saturday night.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench for afternoon game Short will not be in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact Short sits after starting nine straight games to end the first half, a stretch in which he recorded just three hits. Niko Goodrum starts at shortstop in his absence.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Saturday's lineup Short will start Saturday's game in Minnesota and bat eighth after Nomar Mazara (illness) was scratched from the lineup, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Short will fill in at shortstop for Niko Goodrum, who is moving to the outfield to replace Mazara.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Short is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The shortstop launched a three-run home run Monday but has gone 0-for-13 in four games since. Short has played 17 games this season and is hitting .196 with a pair of homers and eight RBI. He's also drawn 13 walks. Niko Goodrum will start at shortstop and bat seventh Saturday.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All eyes on Short after bat graffiti pays off You’ve no doubt heard the saying about needing a second pair of eyes on something, but Zack Short’s interpretation of the phrase took things...

JULY 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers' Zack Short on how Mike Hessman helped him break slump Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short talks Monday, July 5, 2021, after hitting a two-run homer in his team's 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers.

JULY 6, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Homers, drives in three Monday Short went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Short hit his second home run of the season in the sixth inning with a runner on to extend the Tigers' lead to 6-0. He added a sacrifice fly in the eighth to make it 7-0, and Detroit would hang on for the 7-3 victory. Short has started to see more playing time and has responded well, as he now has a .937 OPS for the season. Niko Goodrum (finger) began a rehab assignment recently and could complicate things when he's able to return to the team, but Short is at least making a case for a regular role moving forward.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Friday Short is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Short started at shortstop during both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, but he'll begin Friday's game on the bench. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Short is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Short started each of the Tigers' previous three games at shortstop, going 2-for-8 with a home run, double and a walk. Harold Castro will get the nod at the position in Monday's series opener, but Short could at least be part of a timeshare while the Tigers await the return of top option Niko Goodrum (finger) from the injured list.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining with big club Short will remain on the 26-man roster after serving as the club's 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against Houston.

Impact Short went 2-for-2 with a double and home run during Game 1 before striking out in all three of his Game 2 plate appearances. Short is now hitting .313/.476/.563 across 16 at-bats with the Tigers this season. He could see the bulk of the time at shortstop in coming days with Niko Goodrum out with a finger injury. Isaac Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darkness to light: Tigers Zack Short states loud case for an extended stay "He knows the drill," manager AJ Hinch said of Short. "He knows at any given time it could be an opportunity that doesn't go away."

JUNE 26, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers' Zack Short 'blacked out' after first MLB home run Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short talks Saturday, June 26, 2021, after hitting his first MLB home run in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros...

JUNE 26, 2021 • FREEP.COM