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Pirates Reportedly Acquire Infielder Yu Chang

According to Jason Mackey, the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Cleveland infielder Yu Chang for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment on Thursday.

Per sources, Pirates are acquiring INF Yu Chang from the Cleveland Guardians for cash. Chang was DFA'd Thursday.

— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) May 29, 2022

Chang was signed by Cleveland out of Taiwan in 2013, not long before his 18th birthday, and has spent his entire career in their system. He made it to the majors in 2019 for the first time, but hasn’t played a full season in the majors yet.