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Former CMU shortstop McKinstry settling into minor leagues with Great Lakes Loons

Photo of former Central Michigan University baseball player Zach McKinstry taken from his Facebook page.

The Central Michigan baseball team endured multiple losses to its roster this offseason, including the loss of sophomore shortstop Zach McKinstry.

McKinstry signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being selected in the 33rd round last June. The 21-year-old said he thought it was best for his baseball career to leave school and take the deal.

Richard Drummond Jr. | Central Michigan Life

McKinstry's professional career began with the Dodgers in the Arizona League, but was he called up to the franchise's Single-A affiliate, the Great Lakes Loons in Midland.