Zack Short

The Astros sent INF Zack Short outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Short went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll remain in the Astros organization.

The Astros designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Short loses his roster spot after Houston traded for Carlos Correa on Thursday.

Zack Short went 1-for-3 in loss to the Athletics with a home run and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Short holds a .243 batting average with two home runs and seven RBI across 17 games this season. The veteran will have to hit more consistently to be considered for fantasy lineups.

Astros shortstop Zack Short has been scratched from Sunday's lineup due to rib soreness.

Fantasy Impact

Short was hit by a pitch in the ribs on Saturday and will not start against the Mariners on Sunday. The light-hitting short has hit .171 with 14 homers and 10 stolen bases across 564 career major league plate appearances.

Zack Short went 1-for-3 in the loss to the Rangers with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact

Short hit his first home run of the season on Sunday, his first since 2023 when he recorded seven. After Sunday’s game, he holds a .286 batting average with six hits, five RBI, and three runs scored across 10 games this season.