Tsung-Che Cheng
2B,SS - Pittsburgh Pirates - DFA
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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.