Tsung-Che Cheng: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What the Tigers Are Getting in Newly Acquired Infielder Tsung-Che Cheng

It didn't take the Detroit Tigers very long after the World Series to make a move to kickstart their offseason. As announced by Tigers PR on X (formerly Twitter), Detroit has acquired infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

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Mariners News: Grant McCray, Nate Eaton, and Tsung-Che Cheng

Good morning friends and happy Friday! The offseason is now one day old. Let’s catch you up on everything that’s happening as teams prepare for the long winter ahead.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 30

Red Sox Trade Shortstop to Tigers as Roster Shakeup Continues

The offseason has officially begun and the Boston Red Sox have not been able to start slowly, to say the least. On Thursday, both Patrick Sandoval and Isiah Kiner-Falefa officially entered free agency.

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MLB News / Baseball Now / October 30

Red Sox Trade Former Top 10 Prospect To Tigers

Now that the season is over and the countdown to a lockout has begun, teams are starting to make moves to prepare for the future. The Boston Red Sox are no different.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Tsung-Che Cheng News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Red Sox To Trade Tsung-Che Cheng To Tigers

The Red Sox are trading infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Tigers for cash, reports Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects. He’ll occupy a spot on Detroit’s 40-man roster, which is up to either 42 or 44 depending on their option decisions for Drew Anderson and Kenley Jansen.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 9

Red Sox's Overlooked Offseason Waiver Claim Has Already Paid Off

Tsung-Che Cheng could have easily been cut from the Boston Red Sox's 40-man roster before ever appearing in a major league game. Instead, he's making a real impact.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 28

With Marcelo Mayer on IL, Red Sox promote infielder Tsung-Che Cheng

He’s Tsung-Che Cheng. If you’re asking where Cheng geographically calls home, that would be Pingtung County, Taiwan. Cheng, who turns just 25 next month, hit .333, walked 5 times and stole 4 bases without getting caught in the World Baseball Classic while playing for the Taipei team.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 11

Red Sox Minor Lines: Tsung-Che Cheng hits for cycle

Jake Bennett pitched a really solid game, going into the sixth, keeping his ERA under 1 despite allowing his first earned run of the season, striking four out and allowing just two hits.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox 24-Year-Old Could Be First Man Out of Boston This Season: Insider

The reality of Major League Baseball is that every player on the 40-man roster is constantly being ranked against the other 39. Someone has to be the first man out if an addition is made, and the Boston Red Sox are always liable to make one of those additions.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 6

Red Sox Land 24-Year-Old Having Roller Coaster Offseason

The Boston Red Sox struck once again in the infield market on Friday. Boston picked up Isiah Kiner-Falefa in free agency on a big league deal and Brendan Rodgers on a minor league deal.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Red Sox add roster depth by claiming Nationals infielder off waivers

The Boston Red Sox have been tinkering with their infield in the wake of losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs. Now, they have added a former Washington National to the mix.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

The Red Sox have claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Nationals, the team announced. The Sox had a vacancy on their 40-man roster, which is now full.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30

Nationals Claim George Soriano, Designate Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment

The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander George Soriano off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment earlier this week when they claimed José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 29

Why the Guardians Should Reunite With This Recently Released Young Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians may have a chance to snag another former Guardian this offseason. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Washington Nationals decided to claim shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the New York Mets to bolster the infield.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Nationals Claim Tsung-Che Cheng, Designate Konnor Pilkington

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Mets. Left-hander Konnor Pilkington has been designated for assignment to create space on the 40-man roster.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Mets Designate Tsung-Che Cheng For Assignment

The Mets announced today that infielder Tsung-Che Cheng has been designated for assignment. That is the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for right-hander Luis García, whose signing is now official.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Mets claim former top prospect off waivers from Rays

Just hours after the Bo Bichette news broke, the New York Mets added another infielder to their organization. On Friday afternoon, the Mets announced that they had claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 16

Rays Infielder Recently Designated for Assignment Claimed by Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays have been active in recent days, making some moves and reshaping their roster. Multiple trades have been made in the last week, which have led to transactions needing to be made with their 40-man roster to make room for arrivals.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

The Mets claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay designated Cheng for assignment last week.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Rays Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

The Rays announced Thursday morning that they have claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Pirates. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 7, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates' Top Prospect Being Called Up, Will Join Rare Group in MLB History

Tsung-Che Cheng, ranked as the No. 17 prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system by MLB Pipeline, is being called up to the big leagues. That’s according to Alex Stumpf, the Pirates’ beat writer for MLB.com.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 10, 2025

Pirates All 40: Prospect Tsung-Che Cheng Needs Rebound After Down Year

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster . Tsung-Che Cheng was one of two prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates added to their 40-man roster last offseason to protect from the Rule 5 draft.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 21, 2024

Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 20: After Good Start to Career, Tsung-Che Cheng Struggles in ‘24

This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. For most of his career after the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him as an amateur free agent for $380,000 out of Taiwan, Tsung-Che Cheng continued to see his stock rise.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 1, 2023

Pirates All 40: What Challenges Will Triple-A Present to Tsung-Che Cheng?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. On July 2, 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng as an amateur free agent.