Kean Wong - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Dealt to White Sox Wong was traded from the Mariners to the White Sox on Thursday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers broadcast team reports.

Impact The return for the Mariners was unclear, though the move opened up a needed roster space for Triple-A Tacoma. Wong has recorded 109 plate appearances this season with Tacoma and maintained a .315/.422/.500 line. However, the 28-year-old has earned only 18 big-league plate appearances during his career and will likely remain organizational depth with the White Sox.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kean Wong recaps his hustle play that helped the Rays lock up road the win in extras

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Kean Wong on first MLB hit: 'I always wanted to get that first hit'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Released by Halos Wong was released by the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Wong lost his spot on the Angels' 40-man roster Monday, and he'll now be free to seek out other opportunities as a free agent. The 26-year-old appeared in 39 major-league games across the last two seasons and hit .167 with six runs and five RBI.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Angels designated Wong for assignment Monday.

Impact Wong will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to another utility type in Tyler Wade, whom the Angels acquired from the Yankees on Monday. Over his 66 plate appearances with the Angels in 2021, Wong slashed .167/.194/.233 with zero home runs, six RBI and three runs.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors The Angels recalled Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Wong was optioned to Salt Lake on Tuesday after striking out in one plate appearance in his most recent big-league stint. He will serve as additional outfield depth while Justin Upton (back) is on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Impact Wong was promoted Monday and will return to the minors without appearing in a game. He's appeared in 20 major-league games this season and is hitting .171/.190/.268 in 45 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact Wong was demoted to Triple-A on Friday but will quickly rejoin the major-league club. The 26-year-old has a .458 OPS in 20 games this season for the Angels and should fill an infield utility role.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Wong rejoined the major-league club Wednesday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Thursday. He'll return to the minors, where he's slashed .330/.377/.470 with four homers, 31 runs, 22 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 45 games this year.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league club Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Wong was on the big-league roster as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader, though he hasn't seen the field in the majors since mid-July. The 26-year-old will be a utility option during his time with the team.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Halos as 27th man The Angels recalled Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact He'll be designated as the Angels' 27th man for the 2021 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. Wong is on the bench for the contest and will likely be headed back to Triple-A after Sunday's game is completed.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to minors Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact Wong spent just one day with the big club and failed to see any action. He's 7-for-40 with three extra-base hits and five RBI in 19 games with the Angels in 2021. Matt Thaiss was also sent down, making room for Jo Adell and Chris Rodriguez to be promoted Monday.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big club The Angels recalled Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact While he's up with the big club, Wong is expected to fill a utility role for the Angels and likely won't be guaranteed more than a couple starts per week. Across 44 plate appearances with Los Angeles this season, Wong has slashed .175/.195/.275 with zero home runs or stolen bases.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Angels optioned Wong to Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Wong surrendered his spot on the active roster to top outfield prospect Brandon Marsh, who was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move. During his latest stint with the big club, Wong appeared in only one game and struck out in his lone at-bat.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Top prospect Brandon Marsh gets start in center for Angels

Brandon Marsh is making his major league debut and playing center field for the Los Angeles Angels in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Mariners

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels

Shohei Ohtani became the sixth player to reach the upper deck of T-Mobile Park with a majestic blast for his 33rd homer, but Mitch Haniger’s two-out grand slam in the eighth inning...

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in majors Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact This will mark the third trip to the big leagues for Wong this season. He didn't find much success with the Angels in his previous stints, as he slashed .179/.200/.282 across 43 plate appearances. He figures to serve in a reserve utility role going forward.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout moved to 60-day, out until after All-Star break

Mike Trout was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Los Angeles Angels, ruling out his return until after the All-Star break

JUNE 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Wong's latest stint in the big leagues lasted just three days. He went hitless in his lone at-bat. He could return as a utility option at some point this summer but will cede his bench spot to Scott Schebler for now.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LA Angels: Halos need Kean Wong to step up in Major League stint The LA Angels recalled Kean Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday. The move comes after the Angels placed Justin Upton on the IL. Wong ca...

JUNE 27, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Recalled by Angels Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Wong was sent to the minors Saturday, but he didn't appear in any Triple-A games during the past week. The 26-year-old will now return to the major-league club after Justin Upton (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. In 17 games with the Angels this year, Wong has hit .184 with five RBI and two runs.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Wong saw time at multiple positions since being recalled in late May but was never able to find a rhythm at the plate, slashing .184/.205/.289 across 42 plate appearances. He'll return to Salt Lake for the time being and could be a candidate to rejoin the Halos later this summer. Jaime Barria was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start at third base Wong will start at third base and hit sixth Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Wong will find himself in the lineup for the second time in the last three games due to Anthony Rendon's (triceps) absence. Phil Gosselin had also started at the hot corner, but he will find himself on the bench Thursday.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fades into reserve role Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Wong replaced Juan Lagares in the lineup for games Wednesday and Friday, but the former will remain on the bench for the second straight contest Sunday while Lagares joins Taylor Ward and Justin Upton in the outfield. Since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 29, Wong is hitting .179 and getting on base at a .207 clip. He'll likely fill a utility role for Los Angeles for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Wong isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Wong will be out of the lineup for a second straight contest, but he still had three plate appearances off the bench in Tuesday's win. Phil Gosselin will start at second base and lead off Thursday.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Kean Wong recaps his hustle play that helped the Rays lock up road the win in extras

Kean Wong on first MLB hit: 'I always wanted to get that first hit'

Top prospect Brandon Marsh gets start in center for Angels

Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels

Mike Trout moved to 60-day, out until after All-Star break