Red Sox Trade INF Tsung-Che Cheng to Detroit Tigers

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox have traded infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations.

Cheng, 25, played in 14 games for Boston this season, batting .256 (10-for-39) with seven runs scored, one double, and five RBI, while making 13 starts at shortstop. The left-handed hitter also played in 94 games for Triple-A Worcester, hitting .241 (71-for-295) with 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 30 RBI, 47 walks, and 10 stolen bases. Originally signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2018, the Taiwan native has played in 17 career Major League games for the Pirates (2025) and Red Sox (2026).