The Detroit Tigers optioned infielder Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's 7-5 loss in Cleveland, paving the way for a return for utilityman Niko Goodrum.
Goodrum, out with a calf injury, is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for Tuesday's series opener against the Orioles. Goodrum went 5-for-26 with two walks, two RBIs, three runs and nine strikeouts in seven rehab games with Triple-A Toledo.
"We've obviously got a game to play and then we've got a decision to make, which is not always comfortable," Hinch said before Sunday's game.