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Infielder Zack Short acquired by Red Sox from Mets for cash

Detroit Tigers v New York Mets - Game Two NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 4: Tyrone Taylor #15 of the New York Mets celebrates with Pete Alonso #20 and Zack Short #21 after hitting an RBI single in the ninth inning to defeat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in game two of a double header at Citi Field on April 4, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

BOSTON (AP) — Infielder Zack Short was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the New York Mets on Wednesday for cash.

The 28-year-old hit .111 (1 for 9) with no RBIs in 10 games with the Mets this season, making three starts at third base. He was designated for assignment on April 26.

Short has a .172 average with 13 homers, 55 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 189 games with Detroit (2021-23) and the Mets.

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