Tigers Re-Sign Zack Short, Option Jace Jung to Triple-A

Detroit signals a focus on late-inning defense.

Overview

The Tigers re-signed infielder Zack Short to a major-league deal Friday and sent rookie Jace Jung back to Triple-A Toledo.
Short returned days after he cleared waivers and chose free agency following a designation for assignment, a move that takes a player off the 40-man roster.
Manager A.J. Hinch sought Short’s glove and right-handed bat with two Royals left-handers set to start this weekend.
With Javier Báez sidelined by a right ankle sprain, rookie Kevin McGonigle has taken most shortstop starts and Short is expected to fill a late-inning defensive role.
The six-year veteran has appeared with five clubs and carries a .171/.269/.295 career line with 15 home runs, which points to a defense-first fit on the bench.