Chang Yu-cheng unwell, returns home first; Manager Go To Mitsutaka: Not injured
Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng was absent from practice today due to physical discomfort and returned home. Manager Go To Mitsutaka clarified that it was not an injury and that his availability for tomorrow's game would depend on his physical condition.
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- 📰 Published: April 18, 2026 at 16:48
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, April 18) Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng was not seen practicing on the field before today's game. Manager Go To Mitsutaka stated that Chang Yu-cheng went home early due to physical discomfort and was not injured. As for whether he can be arranged to play tomorrow, it will depend on his physical condition.
Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng had started in all 9 games since the beginning of the season. Before the game on the 14th, he was not seen practicing on the field. After media inquiries, it was a day off due to fatigue. Chang Yu-cheng also stated that he felt a bit tired and resumed playing the next day. Chang Yu-cheng also started normally yesterday, with 4 at-bats, no hits, 1 strikeout, and 1 run scored.
Today, the Guardians continued to face the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions at their home stadium, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, but Chang Yu-cheng was not seen during pre-game practice. Manager Go To Mitsutaka stated in an interview that Chang Yu-cheng looked unwell when he arrived at the stadium this morning, so he went home to rest first. It is currently unclear what his condition is, but it is not an injury.
As for whether Chang Yu-cheng can play normally in tomorrow's game between the Guardians and the Lions, Go To Mitsutaka stated that it will only be confirmed after assessing Chang Yu-cheng's physical condition tomorrow. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150418
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, April 18) Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng was not seen practicing on the field before today's game. Manager Go To Mitsutaka stated that Chang Yu-cheng went home early due to physical discomfort and was not injured. As for whether he can be arranged to play tomorrow, it will depend on his physical condition.
Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng had started in all 9 games since the beginning of the season. Before the game on the 14th, he was not seen practicing on the field. After media inquiries, it was a day off due to fatigue. Chang Yu-cheng also stated that he felt a bit tired and resumed playing the next day. Chang Yu-cheng also started normally yesterday, with 4 at-bats, no hits, 1 strikeout, and 1 run scored.
Today, the Guardians continued to face the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions at their home stadium, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, but Chang Yu-cheng was not seen during pre-game practice. Manager Go To Mitsutaka stated in an interview that Chang Yu-cheng looked unwell when he arrived at the stadium this morning, so he went home to rest first. It is currently unclear what his condition is, but it is not an injury.
As for whether Chang Yu-cheng can play normally in tomorrow's game between the Guardians and the Lions, Go To Mitsutaka stated that it will only be confirmed after assessing Chang Yu-cheng's physical condition tomorrow. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150418
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