Professional career
Detroit Tigers
On August 31,2020,the Cubs traded Short to the Detroit Tigers for Cameron Maybin shortly before the trade deadline. [10] He did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [11]
On April 21,2021,Short was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [12] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting third baseman against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On April 23,Short recorded his first MLB hit,a single off of Kansas City Royals starter Mike Minor. On June 26,Short recorded his first MLB home run,a two-run home run,off Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez. [13] He finished the 2021 season with a .141 batting average in 61 games.
Short spent the majority of the 2022 season with the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens,playing in 128 games and hitting .229/.355/.373 with 11 home runs,60 RBI,and 11 stolen bases. He appeared in six major-league contests with the Tigers,going hitless with two RBI and two walks in 13 plate appearances. [14]
Short was optioned to Triple–A Toledo to begin the 2023 season. [15] In 112 games for the Tigers,he batted .204/.292/.339 with career–highs in home runs (7),RBI (33),and stolen bases (5). [16]
Boston Red Sox
On May 1,2024,the Mets traded Short to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. [21] [22] On May 8,after appearing in two games for Boston and going 0–for–7,the Red Sox designated Short for assignment. [23]
Atlanta Braves
On May 9,2024,the Red Sox traded Short to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. [24] [25] On May 12,he made his Braves debut against the New York Mets. [26] In 30 games with Atlanta,Short batted .148/.313/.204 with five RBI. On July 25,Short was designated for assignment by the Braves. [27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers on July 27. [28] Short elected free agency following the season on November 4. [29]
Houston Astros
On January 7,2025,Short signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization. [30] In 73 appearances for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys,he batted .211/.356/.402 with 12 home runs,35 RBI,and three stolen bases. On July 2,the Astros selected Short's contract,adding him to their active roster. [31] In 22 appearances for Houston,he batted .220/.291/.380 with two home runs and seven RBI. On August 1,Short was designated for assignment by the Astros. [32] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land on August 4. [33] Short elected free agency on October 3. [34]
New York Yankees
On December 12,2025,Short signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. [35]
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