Short cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta designated Short for assignment Thursday.
Short is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Short went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to St. Louis.
Short remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Short is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Short will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Atlanta acquired Short from the Red Sox on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.
Short was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
The Red Sox acquired Short from the Mets on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.