Tsung-Che Cheng

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.

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

Fantasy Impact

Cheng will draw the start at shortstop and bat ninth against the Cardinals. He is making his first start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A.