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Red Sox trade infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to Tigers for cash
Boston is trading infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to Detroit for cash.
The 25-year-old Taiwanese player spent one season with the Red Sox after Boston claimed him off waivers in February.
He started 13 games at shortstop during a month on Boston’s major-league roster, batting .256 in 44 plate appearances.
Cheng spent most of the season in Triple-A Worcester, where he hit .241 with eight home runs.
Evaluators have praised his plate discipline and defense around the infield, and see him as a possible utility player.
He will occupy a spot on Detroit’s 40-man roster, which is currently above the 40-player limit depending on pending roster decisions.
Cheng will compete for a Tigers bench job if he remains on the roster through the offseason.
Both teams must reduce their rosters to 40 by Monday evening.
The Boston Red Sox are trading infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers for cash.
The deal gives Cheng a spot on Detroit’s 40-man roster.
Cheng, 25, spent one season on Boston’s roster after the Red Sox claimed him off waivers from the Nationals in February.
He started 13 games at shortstop and hit .256 with one double in 44 plate appearances for Boston.
He spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Worcester, where he hit .241/.345/.390 with eight home runs.
- Who
- The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. The player involved is infielder Tsung-Che Cheng.
- What
- Boston is trading Cheng to Detroit for cash.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- The trade is between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Cheng made his major-league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game stint.
Boston claimed Cheng off waivers from the Nationals.
Cheng moved around the waiver wire.
Cheng spent a month on Boston’s major-league roster, then spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Worcester.
The Red Sox agreed to trade Cheng to the Tigers for cash.
- Trade return
- Cash
- Boston major-league appearances
- 13 starts at shortstop
- Boston batting line
- .256 with one double in 44 plate appearances
- Triple-A Worcester batting line
- .241/.345/.390 with eight home runs
- Age
- 25
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Another trade: Red Sox are trading IF Tsung-Che Cheng to the Tigers for cash, I’m told. Clears another 40-man roster spot.