New York Mets Add Depth with Tsung-Che Cheng Acquisition

In effort to add more infield minor league depth, the New York Mets have claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays, yesterday SNY and the team announced via X.

The Mets announced they have claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off of waivers from the Rays.

The Taiwanese-born infielder was in the Pirates system since 2019, and has played 507 games in the minors.

He only appeared in 3 games at the MLB level last season for Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/euoY7XgpE0

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 16, 2026

The Taiwanese-born player was in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system since 2019 and has played a total of 507 games in the minors, hitting .251 with 35 home runs and 230 RBI.

Additionally, Cheng, 24, played in three games with the Pirates last year.

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