Tsung-Che Cheng

The Pirates designated INF Tsung Che-Cheng for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Cheng loses his roster spot with Pittsburgh following a trade made by the Pirates on Friday. He could remain in the Pirates organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Pirates optioned Tsung Che-Cheng to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Cheng has been sent down with Jared Triolo activated from the injured list.

Tsung-Che Cheng is out of the starting lineup for the Pirates Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Cheng will head to the bench after getting a start Sunday. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Washington.

Tsung-Che Cheng is in the starting lineup for the Pirates against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The left-handed Cheng slots into shortstop, batting eighth Sunday against RHP Hunter Greene, enhancing matchup options for the Pirates’ infield.

Tsung-Che Cheng is not in the starting lineup for the Pirates against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Cheng (L) takes a seat Friday after playing shortstop last game, with the Pirates up against RHP Brady Singer of the Reds.