New York Mets let go of 6-year MLB player in favor of Francisco Lindor

The New York Mets are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series. New York is looking to avoid being swept on Wednesday evening. 

Before the Cubs series finale, the Mets announced they are designating 6-year MLB infielder Zack Short. 

It's an unsurprising move as Francisco Lindor is joining the fold for the Mets after missing a couple of months with a calf injury. 

Mets to activate Francisco Lindor, Let go of Zack Short 

NBCSports.com wrote (on 6/24): 

"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."

Zack Short recorded just 8 at-bats with the Mets over three games, and he struck out five times. His batting average this season is .159 across 44 at-bats between the Mets and Tigers. Short has spent parts of six seasons in MLB with the Mets, Tigers, Braves, Houston Astros, and Boston Red Sox.

His career OPS+ is 57, and he's hit just 15 home runs in 550 career at-bats. 

It's unclear what's next for Short, but a release could be in the future, or Short clears waivers and elects MLB free agency.