Chang announced on his social media that he will leave the Rays' organization and enter the Chinese Professional Baseball League of Taiwan 2024 Draft, CPBL STATS reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Fubon Guardians have the first pick in the draft and have evidently already informed Chang they will be selecting him. Chang had been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Durham with an undisclosed injury, but he's nearly 100 percent and will head overseas soon. The 28-year-old is a career .204/.265/.359 hitter over parts of five major-league seasons.

Triple-A Durham reinstated Chang (oblique) from its 7-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Chang has made both of his first two starts at shortstop for Durham, going 1-for-7 with a walk. He attended spring training with the Rays as a non-roster invitee but was unable to win a spot as a utility infielder on Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster after straining his left oblique early in camp.

Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Chang was diagnosed with a severe oblique strain and is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old signed with Tampa Bay as a non-roster invitee in February but suffered the oblique injury early in camp. Chang was a longshot to make the Rays' Opening Day roster and will likely report to Triple-A Durham once healthy.

Chang will be sidelined for a couple weeks with a left oblique injury, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chang tweaked his oblique during Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest against the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old was inked to a minor-league contract just last week and seemed to have at least an outside shot at winning a reserve role as a non-roster invitee, but the injury probably foils those plans.

Chang signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chang spent some time with the Rays in 2022 before playing for the Red Sox in 2023. The 28-year-old utility infielder sports a career .204/.265/.359 batting line over parts of five major-league seasons. Tampa Bay has an opening at shortstop, but Chang would appear far down its list of candidates.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Chang was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

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- and 40-man rosters as Trevor Story (elbow) prepares to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Royals. Chang, 27, was sporting a .162/.200/.352 batting line through 112 plate appearances this season with Boston.

Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Chang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

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.