Boston Red Sox reach annual contract agreement with Cheng Tsung-Che, likely to remain with team for new season

The Boston Red Sox announced today that they have reached one-year contract agreements for 2026 with 20 players, completing this season's signings for all players on the 40-man roster, including infielder Cheng Tsung-Che, who represented Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic.

During the offseason, Cheng Tsung-Che was designated for assignment successively by his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals, before being picked up by the Red Sox on February 6.

Confirming contracts for the new season with players on the 40-man roster who have not yet attained salary arbitration eligibility is actually a routine MLB spring training procedure. However, this also indicates the Red Sox's decision to retain Cheng Tsung-Che, likely related to his performance in the World Baseball Classic where he posted Taiwan's highest team OPS of 1.238, achieved the most stolen bases (4) in the tournament so far, and demonstrated stable defensive play.

Cheng Tsung-Che is currently en route to the spring training facility to report to the Red Sox. His actual salary this year will depend on his minor league level and the number of days spent in the major leagues.