Veteran utility infielder Zack Short is back in the big leagues. The Houston Astros selected Short’s contract from Triple-A on Wednesday. Short, 30, is now playing for his fifth major-league team. He appeared at the MLB level for the New York Mets,

Tarik Skubal is having another Cy Young season. Riley Greene appears poised for another All-Star game. But the Tigers still have needs, and the trade deadline gives them a chance to add a starting pitcher, a bullpen arm or try and solve their dilemma that is third base.