Nationals Acquire Infielder Zach Short from Yankees

On March 24th, the Washington Nationals just made their second trade with the New York

Yankees in one week.

This time, they picked up Infielders' Act short in exchange for cash considerations.

Earlier, they got Infielder Orbit-Vivas for a pitcher prospect, Jean Paul Lennon.

Short comes off a season with the Houston Astros where he played 22 games in the majors

and 112 in Triple A with the sugar.

Land Space Cowboys He's bounced around lately on short-term

deals with teams like the Detroit Tigers in 2023, the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox,

and Atlanta Braves in 2024, plus Houston in 2025, and the Yankees this year.

Throughout his career, Short has suited up for several competitive squads, bringing

solid utility experience.

Last year in the minors, he hit 200 with a 341 on-base percentage, and in the majors,

220 with a 291 mark.

Defensively, he posted a 967 fielding percentage over those 22 big league games, and 962 at

shortstop in 70.

Triple A appearances Now, Short heads to the Nationals Triple A affiliate,

the Rochester Redwings.

He'll compete for shortstop duties alongside 25-year-old Kerwin Pichardo and 29-year-old

Sergio Alcantara, adding depth as the Nats.

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All this comes right before the Nationals open the season against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday

March 26th.

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