Overview
- A trade announced Tuesday between New York and Washington sent infielder Zack Short to the Nationals for cash considerations.
- The Nationals said Short will report to their Triple-A affiliate in Rochester, giving the Red Wings another experienced shortstop.
- New York made the move after choosing Ryan McMahon as its backup shortstop and keeping other infield options ahead of Short.
- Short, 30, posted a .278 average with a .480 on-base percentage this spring in a small Grapefruit League sample.
- This was Washington’s second low-cost deal with New York this week after acquiring infielder Jorbit Vivas for pitcher Sean Paul Liñan.