Red Sox Add Former Top 10 Prospect Infielder Before Spring Training Opens
Summary
Category: sports The Boston Red Sox have added Tsung-Che Cheng, a 24-year-old infielder, to their 40-man roster ahead of spring training. Cheng, originally signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been designated for assignment multiple times this offseason but was recently claimed by the Red Sox. His future with the team is uncertain as he will participate in the World Baseball Classic with the Chinese Taipei team.Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox added infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to their 40-man roster.
- Cheng is 24 years old and originally from Taiwan.
- He was signed as an international free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019.
- Cheng has been designated for assignment by four teams this offseason: Pirates, Rays, Mets, and Nationals.
- Boston claimed Cheng after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment.
- Cheng played in three major league games with the Pirates but did not get a hit.
- He will play for the Chinese Taipei team in the World Baseball Classic starting March 5.
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