The Yankees are bringing in INF Zack Short on a minor league deal.
Short spent time with the Mets two seasons ago after being claimed off waivers from the Tigers.
The New York native was able to crack the team coming out of camp, but ended up being DFA’d after just 10 appearances.
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He was traded to the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, but was only in Boston briefly before he was again let go and shipped off to the Atlanta Braves.
Short appeared in a combined 32 games between the two teams the rest of the year.
He elected to hit free agency at season’s end, and received a minor league deal with the Astros.
The 30-year-old spent most of the year in Triple-A, logging just 22 appearances in the majors.
Now in the Bronx, he is facing a bit of an uphill battle for a roster spot, but he’ll look to provide the Yankees with a versatile glove off the bench.
Short has just a career .567 OPS, but he’s logged appearances at second, third, and shortstop.
