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Tampa Bay Rays claim INF Yu Chang from Pittsburgh Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays have claimed infielder Yu Chang off the waiver wire.

The Taiwan-born Chang has spent the majority of his career with the Cleveland Guardians, signing as an international free agent during the Summer of 2013. During his time with that organization, he was mainstay in Baseball America’s top 30 rankings of their farm system, peaking at #6 in 2017 and 2018.

A very athletic player, Chang possesses solid speed to go with solid arm strength. He has the ability to play average defense all over the infield. His versatility, coupled with the potential for above average offensive production (career minor league .