YU CHANG NEWS

Outrighted to Worcester Chang cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chang was designated for assignment Tuesday to clear room for Trevor Story, and Chang will now officially remain with the Red Sox organization. The 27-year-old infielder slashed just .162/.200/.352 across 112 plate appearances with Boston and is unlikely to make it back to the majors this season.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Chang was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chang had been getting regular playing time at shortstop over the last handful of weeks, but he'll lose his place on both the 26-man roster and 40-man roster as Trevor Story (elbow) prepares to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Royals. Chang, 27, was sporting an overall .162/.200/.352 batting line through 112 plate appearances this season with Boston.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in second straight Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Chang will sit for the second straight game in favor of Pablo Reyes, who drew a pair of walks in his start at shortstop in Sunday's 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays. It's unclear if Reyes has moved ahead of Chang on the depth chart, but neither player will be in store for a long-term stay in the starting lineup. The Red Sox are expected to get Trevor Story (elbow) back from the 60-day injured list Thursday, at which time he's expected to take over as the team's everyday shortstop.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang's spinning throw | 08/06/2023 Yu Chang fields a grounder and makes an amazing spinning throw to first base to get the Sox out of the inning in the top of the 6th

AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets Sunday off Chang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Pablo Reyes will get the nod at shortstop as Chang rests after going 3-for-16 with a solo home run while starting at the position in each of the last five games. Both Chang and Reyes will see their playing time in the infield take a major hit as soon as Thursday, when Trevor Story (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list and installed as Boston's everyday shortstop.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The distance behind Yu Chang's home run | 08/04/2023 The data behind Yu Chang's home run

AUGUST 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's solo home run (6) | 08/04/2023 Yu Chang cranks a fly ball deep to left field over the Green Monster for a solo home run, giving the Red Sox their third run of the game

AUGUST 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Takes seat in series finale Chang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Pablo Reyes will step in at shortstop after Chang manned the position for each of the last 11 games while slashing .194/.242/.355. Both Chang and Reyes are expected to see more limited opportunities at shortstop in the near future, as Trevor Story (elbow) appears on track to return from the 60-day injured list at some point during the upcoming week.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang's RBI single | 07/25/2023 Yu Chang lines an RBI single to left, plating Triston Casas and giving the Red Sox a 5-1 lead

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Swipes base in win Chang went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Mets.

Impact The steal was just the second of the season for Chang, who continues to operate as Boston's everyday shortstop. His window of opportunity will last another couple of weeks, as Trevor Story (elbow) has just begun a rehab assignment that may reach the upper limits of the 20-day maximum. Chang is batting .219 (7-for-32) since he returned from the injured list July 7.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang's RBI single  | 07/23/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's solo homer (5) | 07/22/2023 Yu Chang clobbers a solo home run over the Green Monster in the bottom of the 5th inning to tie the game at 3 vs. the Mets

JULY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's two-run double | 07/21/2023 Yu Chang knocks a line drive off the Green Monster for a double, scoring Triston Casas and Connor Wong to extend Boston's lead to 3-0

JULY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Heads to bench Chang will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Chang returned from hamate surgery just before the break and started two of the last three games of the first half. He opened the second half at shortstop but will head to the bench for the second game of the series, which suggests he's not viewed as the full-time starter. Enrique Hernandez starts at shortstop Saturday.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang's solo homer (4)  | 07/14/2023 Yu Chang smacks a solo homer to left-center field, stretching the Red Sox's lead to 8-3 in the 9th

JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Not in starting nine Chang will sit Saturday against Oakland, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chang returned from hamate surgery Friday to go 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a trio of strikeouts. He won't start back-to-back immediately after returning from the 60-day injured list, so it will be Enrique Hernandez who starts at shortstop Saturday.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two runs Chang went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's win over Oakland.

Impact Chang was activated from the injured list and hit ninth in his first MLB appearance since April 24. The 27-year-old knocked a two-run single but also struck out three times. He's slashing .146/.180/.333 with 10 RBI and a 1:15 BB:K through 51 plate appearances.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Chang was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Chang will make his return from hamate surgery after being sidelined since late April. He is expected to take over as the Red Sox' primary shortstop, at least until Trevor Story (elbow) is ready. Even with regular playing time, Chang isn't a very enticing fantasy option.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weekend return expected Boston manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Chang (wrist) will be activated "this weekend," MLB.com reports.

Impact There had been speculation that Chang would be activated Thursday, but that didn't happen, When he is activated, Chang is expected to serve as the team's primary shortstop.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Thursday Chang (wrist) could be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chang has played four games since re-starting his rehab assignment, going 3-for-16 at the dish. The Red Sox have said he will be their shortstop when he returns, although that could only be for a few weeks until Trevor Story (elbow) is ready. Chang is coming back from hamate bone surgery.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back this week Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Chang (wrist) is likely to be activated from the injured list later this week, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Cora added that Chang will be the team's primary shortstop when he returns from late-April surgery to repair a fractured left hamate bone. The 27-year-old was slashing just .136/.174/.341 through 47 plate appearances prior to the injury and offers little fantasy appeal despite the opportunity for an elevated role.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab games Chang (wrist) could resume his minor-league rehab assignment later this week, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Chang was pulled out of action at Triple-A Worcester earlier this month due to renewed soreness in his surgically-repaired left wrist, but he's made significant progress in recent days. Sidelined since late April, he could be an option again on the Red Sox infield before the All-Star break.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Chang (wrist) was moved to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact He has not played since April 24, so the move to the 60-day IL doesn't necessarily affect his return date, but considering Chang suffered a setback in his rehab, he should be considered out indefinitely. Speedster David Hamilton was given his first call to the majors to provide infield depth in Chang's absence.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback The Red Sox won't activate Chang (wrist) from the 10-day injured list this week as anticipated after he experienced renewed soreness in his surgically repaired left hand, Alex Spei...

Impact Chang required surgery in late April to repair a fractured left hamate bone and experienced two setbacks while on a rehab assignment. The Red Sox are hopeful that he can get back into rehab games next week, but a timetable for his return now appears up in the air.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE