Zack Short

At 31 years old and currently in the minor leagues with Syracuse, Short faces an uphill battle to carve out meaningful fantasy value in 2026. His recent MLB stint shows concerning offensive production, with a .159 average across just 44 at-bats this season following a similarly weak .220 mark last year, offering little promise for batting average or power categories. With minimal home run totals (2 in 2025, 0 so far in 2026) and negligible run production, Short lacks the upside to contribute meaningfully in standard fantasy leagues unless he secures regular playing time—a scenario that appears unlikely given his performance. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere at the shortstop position, as Short's age and recent statistical trajectory suggest his window for productive MLB contributions has largely closed.