Impact Chang went 1-for-8 with a double, a walk and a run while starting in three of the past four games, but he'll likely fill a short-side platoon role in the Boston infield as the season winds down.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
YU CHANG SHORTSTOP - NO TEAM
SHORTSTOP - NO TEAM
Back on bench Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Occupying small-side platoon Chang went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Royals.
Impact Chang drew the start at second base with southpaw Kris Bubic on the mound, sending Brandon Lowe to the bench. Chang has started only two of the team's last six games -- both against lefties. So long as the Rays' infield remains relatively healthy, he figures to occupy a limited role. For the season, Chang has a .211/.276/.316 line across 127 plate appearances with three different teams.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up start versus lefty Chang will start at second base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Chang will be making his fifth start in six games, but most of his opportunities came while Brandon Lowe was tending to a sore shoulder. The lefty-hitting Lowe was back in the lineup for Monday's 4-0 win, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday with the Yankees bringing southpaw Nestor Cortes to the hill. The righty-hitting Chang will most likely fill a short-side platoon role moving forward.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs third homer Chang went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact Chang took Brandon Woodruff yard in the fifth inning to record his third homer of the campaign. He's started three of the team's last four games, which has come at the expense of Ji-Man Choi. Though a limited sample, Chang has hit .333 with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored in 16 games since joining the Rays.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays draw 2 bases-loaded walks in 9th, beat Tigers 7-0
Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press
Hits second homer Chang went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-1 loss to the Tigers on Saturday.
Impact Chang has been playing very good baseball since being picked up off waivers by the Rays in early July. The backup utility player is now slashing .342/.375/.474 with one home run in 38 at-bats with his new team. Chang could continue to find his way into the number nine spot of the Rays lineup which has been depleted by hand injuries to Wander Franco and Harold Ramirez.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doubles twice in win Chang went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win against the Orioles.
Impact Chang laced two RBI doubles in Friday's victory, one in the fourth inning and another in the sixth. In six appearances since being claimed off waivers by the Rays, the 26-year-old utility man has gone 6-for-16 (.375) with three RBI and six strikeouts. Through 75 plate appearances with Tampa Bay, Cleveland and Pittsburgh this season, Chang is slashing .191/.267/.279.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York YankeesJULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press
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JULY 5, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Scooped up by Tampa Bay The Rays claimed Chang off waivers from the Pirates on Tuesday.
Impact Tampa Bay shifted Brandon Lowe (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to clear room on the 40-man roster for Chang, but the Rays will still have to move another player off the 26-man active roster when Chang reports to the team Tuesday. A right-handed hitter who's capable of playing all four infield positions, Chang could find himself in a short-side platoon role during his time in Tampa Bay.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucupita Marcano returns to Pirates lineup, while Yu Chang is DFA'd before Brewers series Tucupita Marcano returned Thursday for the start of a series against the Brewers, while the Pirates designated Yu Chang for assignment.
JUNE 30, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
DFA'd by Pittsburgh Chang was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Thursday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old went 2-for-18 over his past nine games and will lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Tucupita Marcano (illness) returning from the COVID-19 injured list. Chang has appeared in 22 games between the Pirates and Guardians this year and has a .135/.237/.212 slash line in 59 plate appearances.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Chang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Chang will move to the bench after starting in five of the Pirates' last six games. Though the Pirates have typically deployed the righty-hitting Chang against left-handed pitching, he could see an uptick in starts against right-handers following Tucupita Marcano's (illness) recent placement on the COVID-19-related injured list. Hoy Park will fill in for Marcano at the keystone in Sunday's series finale, however.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pops first homer of 2022 Chang went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-1 loss to the Cardinals during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Impact He spoiled a combined shutout bid for the Cards by taking Genesis Cabrera deep in the seventh inning. It was the first homer at any level this season for Chang, who is batting .208 (5-for-24) in nine games since joining the Pirates.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects first hit in Pittsburgh Chang went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Chang delivered an RBI double in the second inning to put the Pirates up 1-0. It was his first knock of the season across 22 at-bats. Out of minor-league options, Chang has gotten consistent playing time in the absence of Josh VanMeter (finger), but he'll need to improve his performance to retain a spot on the 40-man roster.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Who's better: Jose or Manny Ramirez? Bo Naylor rising, Yu Chang leaving - Hey, Terry Fans have questions on Jose and Manny, as well as on Oscar Gonzalez and which catching prospect might break through first.
JUNE 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers
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Guardians Trade Yu Chang To The Pirates The Guardians trade Yu Chang in exchange for cash considerations.
MAY 30, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Guardians trade INF Yu Chang to Pirates for cash
The Cleveland Guardians have traded infielder Yu Chang to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cashMAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Acquired by Bucs The Pirates acquired Chang from the Guardians on Sunday in exchange for cash, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Chang doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so the Pirates will need to clear room for the 26-year-old on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers to facilitate the trade. With experience at all four infield spots, the righty-hitting Chang could prove to be a valuable bench piece who should play regularly against left-handed pitching. Over 358 career MLB plate appearances, Chang has slashed .208/.265/.372 (71 wRC+) with 10 home runs and one stolen base.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians promote Oscar Gonzalez, Richie Palacios; Franmil Reyes to IL, Yu Chang DFA'd Oscar Gonzalez, the Guardians top power-hitting prospect, finally gets a chance.
MAY 26, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians DFA Yu Chang, Oscar Gonzalez Set For MLB Debut The Cleveland Guardians have announced a series of roster moves that includes designating Yu Chang for assignment and selecting Oscar Gonzal...
MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
