Overview
- Boston claimed the 24-year-old utility infielder off waivers from the Nationals after a string of DFAs this offseason.
- Cheng appeared in three MLB games for the Pirates in 2025, going 0-for-7, and he never suited up for Washington.
- His 2025 Triple-A performance dipped to a .209 average and .578 OPS over 107 games, while his minors track record sits at .251 with 35 home runs and 112 steals.
- The Red Sox are expected to add Isiah Kiner-Falefa soon, and a potential 60-day IL placement for Tanner Houck next week could open a roster spot.
- Cheng has been named to Chinese Taipei’s World Baseball Classic roster for next month’s tournament.