Taiwan’s Cheng Tsung-che waived by the RaysStaff writer, with CNACheng Tsung-che, the only Taiwanese position player to appear in a MLB game last year, has been designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays waived Cheng and left-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido on Monday to make room on their 40-man roster for left-hander Ken Waldichuk and utility infielder Brett Wisely, whom they acquired from the Braves in a trade. Cheng Tsung-che of the Pittsburgh Pirates attempts to throw out T.J. Friedl of the Cincinnati Reds at first base in their MLB game in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 11 last year. If no other team claims him, Cheng could remain in the Rays’ organization or find a spot in the minor leagues with another organization. In 107 Triple-A games last year, Cheng batted .207 with a .307 on-base percentage, recording one home run and 36 RBIs.

Source: Taipei Times January 13, 2026 17:14 UTC