The Detroit Tigers could stand to add a third baseman at the trade deadline, but the best option for them might not be available.

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,

The Detroit Tigers are the best team in baseball. That doesn’t mean the Tigers don’t need some help at the trade deadline.