DETROIT -- The Tigers opened their offseason dealings on Friday with a minor trade, acquiring middle infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Red Sox for cash considerations. It’s the kind of smaller, on-the-margins addition that has become a regular part of…
The Detroit Tigers have acquired middle infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The move addresses Boston's roster crunch as teams clear space for players returning from the 60-day injured list. Detroit president of baseball operations Scott Harris and general manager Jeff Greenberg completed the transaction before Cheng potentially faced waivers.
The 25-year-old infielder hit .256 with five RBIs across 14 games with the Red Sox this past season. He also appeared in 94 games for Triple-A Worcester, posting eight home runs. Cheng provides organizational depth for Detroit as the club navigates required adjustments to its 40-man roster.
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