Yu Chang Stats

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang will start Saturday's contest against the Chicago Cubs on the bench. Chang opened the second half of the season on Friday at shortstop, but he'll head to the bench for this one. Enrique Hernandez will handle the 6 on Saturday and will hit in the nine-hole against Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. The 27-year-old Chang recently returned from hamate surgery on his hand just before the All-Star break, and he'll likely continue to work as infield depth for the Red Sox. He could lose out on even more playing time once Trevor Story (elbow) makes his 2023 debut. In just 21 games so far in 2023, Chang is hitting a lowly .145 (8-for-55) with four home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored.

over 2 months ago

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist, hand) won't play on Saturday. Skipper Alex Cora stated the 27-year-old would suit up for two of the three games versus the A's, so it appears he's in line to return for the series finale on Sunday. Chang recently returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list because of surgery on his hamate bone, so it's certainly understandable for the team to bring him back slowly. But in the meantime, Enrique Hernandez, who is 1-for-1 with a double lifetime against Oakland pitcher Austin Pruitt, will handle things at short while Christian Arroyo will take over at the keystone.

over 2 months ago

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that infielder Yu Chang (wrist) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list this weekend. Chang is attempting to return from surgery on the hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and he's gone 3-for-16 with two runs scored in four games since restarting a minor-league rehab assignment. The 27-year-old is going to be Boston's regular shortstop when he returns, but only until Trevor Story (elbow) is ready to make his 2023 debut. Chang played in only 17 games earlier this year before getting hurt, and he hit .136 (6-for-44) with three home runs, eight RBI and five runs scored in 47 plate appearances.

over 2 months ago