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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox are on the board with another MLB trade.
Earlier on Thursday (10/29), the Red Sox decided to deal away outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics.
Well, later on Thursday evening, the Boston Red Sox are trading infielder Tsung Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers, per multiple sources.
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Red Sox Trade Tsung-Che Cheng to Tigers
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 20: Tsung-Che Cheng #39 of the Boston Red Sox slides to score against Sam Huff #31 of the Baltimore Orioles off a single hit by Ceddanne Rafaela #3 (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Fenway Park on July 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
“Trade: The Red Sox are trading IF Tsung-Che Cheng to the Tigers for cash considerations in another 40-man spot clearing move, according to @ByAndrewParker.”
Che Cheng played 14 games with the Boston Red Sox in 2026 and over 39 at-bats, the 25-year-old infielder batted .256 with 10 hits, five RBI, and seven runs scored.
He made his MLB debut in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has bounced around between a few MLB organizations since.
For the Tigers side of this deal, it’s a good depth add to their infield group. With Gleyber Torres now a free agent, perhaps Detroit has an opening at 2B, but Che Cheng doesn’t figure to be part of the everyday fold with the Tigers… for now, at least.
More on Tsung-Che Cheng’s 2026 Season
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 26: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees catches Tsung-Che Cheng of the Boston Red Sox stealing second base for an out during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on June 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Tsung-Che Cheng carries a lifetime batting average of .217 over 46 at-bats.
His career OPS+ is 47.
MLBTR.com’s Anthony Franco detailed Che Cheng’s end to the 2026 campaign:
“The 25-year-old Cheng spent the remainder of the season on optional assignment to Triple-A Worcester. He posted a league average .241/.345/.390 slash with eight home runs. Cheng rarely expanded the strike zone and walked at a strong 14% clip. He struck out at a slightly elevated 24% rate and didn’t hit the ball with much authority. Prospect evaluators have generally praised his plate discipline and solid defensive chops around the infield, projecting him as a utility piece. He’s out of minor league options and will battle for a bench job in Detroit if he holds his 40-man spot all offseason.”
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