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Mets designate Zack Short for assignment

Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

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Mets designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

Short loses his spot on New York’s active roster with superstar Francisco Lindor returning from the injured list. The 31-year-old went 1-for-8 at the dish across three games for the Mets after being claimed off waivers from the Tigers last week.

- George Bissell

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Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

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Mets sent INF Zack Short outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

Short went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 31-year-old journeyman infielder went 1-for-14 at the plate across six games with New York.
Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

Mets designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

He was previously designated for assignment on June 24 and stayed with the Mets in Syracuse. The Tigers designated Short for assignment in early June and lost him to the Mets on waivers. The 31-year-old will get the chance to elect free agency again if he clears.
Bo Bichette

NYM 3rd Baseman #19

Bo Bichette (leg) was held out of the Mets’ starting lineup for the third consecutive game on Sunday.

Bichette did appear as a pinch-hitter in Saturday’s contest, though he was lifted or a pinch runner after he drew a walk. Expect him to be available off the bench once again on Sunday afternoon. Zack Short will once again start in his place at second base and bat eighth for the Mets while Bretty Baty covers the hot corner.
Bo Bichette

NYM 3rd Baseman #19

Bo Bichette is not in the Mets’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Red Sox.

It’s nothing more than a routine night off for the 28-year-old infielder. Brett Baty will slide over and cover the hot corner while Zack Short draws a rare start at second base and will bat ninth for the Mets against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray on Friday evening in New York — assuming that the Red Sox eventually arrive.
Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

Mets purchased INF Zack Short’s contract from Triple-A Syracuse.

Short went 1-for-8 in three games with the Mets earlier this year. He’ll likely just be bench depth with the occasional start rather than a threat to be in the major league lineup in any real role.
Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

Mets sent INF Zack Short outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

Short was designated for assignment on Wednesday when Francisco Lindor returned from the injured list. It’s unclear if the 31-year-old infielder will accept the outright assignment or hit the open market once again and continue his tour around the league.
Vidal Bruján

NYM Shortstop #2

Chelsea Janes of SNY reports that the Mets will designate Vidal Bruján for assignment.

Bruján will hit the waiver wire, assumedly to make room on the roster for the recently-claimed Zack Short. Brujan could see interest from other teams interested in a player who can play multiple positions and provide some speed off the bench.
Zack Short

NYM Shortstop #38

Mets claimed INF Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers.

Short strengthens New York’s bench depth by adding some defensive versatility as a backup infielder. The well-traveled 31-year-old was cut loose by Detroit last week after hitting .167 with zero homers in 23 games this season.
Zack Short

DET Shortstop #38

Tigers designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

The 31-year-old glove-first shortstop slashed a woeful .167/.304/.222 with zero homers, two RBI and a 12/7 K/BB ratio in 46 plate appearances with the Tigers. It’s possible that he could land with another team that’s interested in a quality defender as infield depth.
Kevin McGonigle

DET Shortstop #7

Kevin McGonigle is out of the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Rays.

McGonigle receives his first day off since May 4. The 21-year-old hitting machine has dealt with the usual ebbs and flows that accompany life in the majors as a rookie, but he’s been a fantasy force, hitting 285/.390/.407 with 38 runs scored, three homers, 21 RBI and nine steals across 59 games. Gleyber Torres is at second base in his return from the injured list with Zack Short handling shortstop and Zach McKinstry at the hot corner.

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Cody Bellinger

NYY Left Fielder #35
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Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Sunday that Cody Bellinger (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday.

Bellinger will play in rehab games on Tuesday and Thursday — likely at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre — before being re-evaluated. If all goes well, he could be cleared to rejoin the Yankees’ lineup for their weekend series against the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old slugger has been shelved since late July due to a left hamstring strain.
- David Shovein

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Nick Gonzales

PIT 3rd Baseman #3
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Nick Gonzales (head) remains out of the Pirates’ starting lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Red Sox.

Gonzales was removed from Friday’s game after being hit on the helmet by a pitch. He passed through the concussion protocol but was held out of action on Saturday as a precautionary measure and will get an extra day on Sunday as well. He’s expected to be available off the bench if needed.
- David Shovein

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Nick Yorke

PIT 3rd Baseman #38
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Pirates recalled INF/OF Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Yorke spent time with the Pirates earlier in the season where he slashed a miserable .197/.279/.276 with one homer and six RBI across 86 plate appearances. He’ll add versatility to the Pirates’ bench and can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.
- David Shovein

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Jack Brannigan

PIT Shortstop #76
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Pirates optioned INF Jack Brannigan to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Brannigan has had a couple of stints with the Pirates this season but has only logged one at-bat in two games played. He’ll return to an everyday role at the Triple-A level until he’s needed once more.
- David Shovein

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PIT Relief Pitcher #66
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Pirates optioned RHP Wilber Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Dotel’s stay with the Pirates lasted just two games this time around as he gets optioned out to free up a spot on the active roster for Hunter Braco. The 23-year-old righty has registered a 4.71 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 31/13 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings with the Pirates this season.
- David Shovein

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Hunter Barco

PIT Starting Pitcher #45
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Pirates recalled LHP Hunter Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis.

With the Pirates set to have a bullpen day against the Red Sox on Sunday, Barco will add another option that’s capable of working multiple innings. Expect that he’ll head back to Triple-A Indianapolis after logging a few innings on Sunday.
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Trea Turner

PHI Shortstop #7
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Trea Turner (knee) was held out of the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Twins.

The 33-year-old shortstop exited Saturday’s game after fouling a ball off of his right knee. While the injury doesn’t appear to be serious, the Phillies will give him an extra day to rest just to be on the safe side. Edmundo Sosa will start in his place at shortstop and will bat ninth for the Phillies against Twins’ right-hander Dean Kremer on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
- David Shovein

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Ricky Tiedemann

TOR Starting Pitcher #33
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Blue Jays optioned LHP Ricky Tiedemann to Triple-A Buffalo.

The 23-year-old southpaw was with the Jays for just one game this time around, though he did make his MLB debut on Saturday — allowing one run on two hits while striking out two batters over 1 2/3 innings. The expectation is that he’ll continue to work out of the bullpen at Triple-A Buffalo for the time being.
- David Shovein

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Brendon Little

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Blue Jays activated LHP Brendon Little from the paternity list.

The 30-year-old southpaw was away from the team for the past three games while welcoming a new addition to his family. He’ll be in uniform and available out of the Jays’ bullpen for Sunday’s series finale against the Yankees.
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Griffin Conine is not in the Marlins’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Reds.

While Conine has been a fixture in the middle of the Marlins’ lineup since returning from the injured list, he’ll get a day off in this one with left-hander Nick Lodolo toeing the slab for the Reds. Leo Jimenez will start in his place at the cold corner and will bat sixth for the Marlins.
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