Tsung-Che Cheng 2B PIT Wed 4/16/25 3:45 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng
2B PIT
The Pirates optioned Cheng to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday,
EDGE Analysis
Cheng was with the big club for a little over a week and didn't play much, going hitless in seven at-bats. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Jared Triolo's (back) return from the 10-day injured list.
Tsung-Che Cheng 2B PIT Mon 4/7/25 5:20 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng
2B PIT
The Pirates recalled Cheng from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Cheng will head to the big leagues for the first time, joining the Pirates as a replacement for utility man Jared Triolo (back), who was placed on the injured list. The 23-year-old is capable of playing second base, third base and shortstop, but he's not included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals and may not be in store for regular playing time during his stint with the big club.
Tsung-Che Cheng 2B PIT Mon 4/7/25 2:22 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng
2B PIT
The Pirates are expected to promote Cheng from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll be joining the 26-man active roster as a replacement for infielder Jared Triolo (back), who is headed for the 10-day injured list. Cheng, 23, produced a .225/.329/.347 slash line to go with 11 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 132 games between Triple-A and Double-A Altoona in 2024. He's gotten off to a poor start to 2025 at Indianapolis by going 1-for-14 with eight strikeouts, so the Pirates aren't likely to hand him meaningful playing time right off the bat. His main value to the Pirates will come from his ability to play three infield spots (second base, third base and shortstop).
Tsung-Che Cheng 2B PIT Tue 3/11/25 6:04 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng
2B PIT
The Pirates optioned Cheng to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old had a strong showing in big-league camp with a 1.178 OPS in 12 spring games, but he'll begin the campaign at the Triple-A level. Cheng received a promotion to Indianapolis late last season but spent most of the year at Double-A Altoona, where he had a .218/.320/.341 slash line in 126 contests.
Tsung-Che Cheng 2B PIT Tue 3/12/24 4:50 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng
2B PIT
The Pirates optioned Cheng to Double-A Altoona on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cheng earned a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster earlier this offseason but was always destined to return to the minors to begin 2024. The 22-year-old is probably another year or so away from reaching the big leagues.