They can’t help themselves. Less than 24 hours after re-signing Paul Blackburn, when the belly laughs of New York Mets fans have yet to subside, the New York Yankees go out and add another one of the weaker David Stearns roster additions.
Zack Short, who made the 2024 Mets Opening Day roster, has been signed to a minor league deal. We’re not laughing hardily because it is a minor league contract. The reason behind it is more in line with why we think it’s so funny.
Uncertainty with Anthony Volpe at shortstop, Short is a presumed depth addition to the Yankees roster.