Lions’ Chen Yung-chi to retire after the 2026 seasonStaff writer, with CNATen-time Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) All-Star Chen Yung-chi is retiring from the sport after this season with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions. “This year will be my last season,” the veteran infielder said at a media event in Taipei on Friday. The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions’ Chen Yung-chi poses for a photograph at a media event in Taipei on Friday. Set to turn 43 in July, Chen signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2004 and began his professional career in the US. Storvick urged Chen to dream bigger.

Source: Taipei Times January 17, 2026 17:12 UTC