Chang Yu-cheng Practices Second Base Due to Elbow Issues, Shen Hao-wei Begins Playing to Intensify Team Competition

Central News Agency (Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 8th) – Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng occasionally experiences elbow tightness. Manager Kotsuno Mitsutaka stated that in addition to being a designated hitter, he is also practicing second base. As for infielder Shen Hao-wei, he played in the minor league today. Kotsuno Mitsutaka mentioned that there is internal team competition, and whoever performs well will play in the first team.

Before today's game, Fubon Guardians infielder Chang Yu-cheng had played 20 games in the first team, hitting 26 singles, including 4 home runs, with a batting average of .356. However, he only had 5 defensive appearances, including 4 at shortstop and 1 at third base.

Previously, Deputy Team Leader Lin Wei-chu stated in an interview that after foreign slugger Luis Liberato's departure, the team is highly likely to continue looking for foreign sluggers. As for whether it will be an infielder or outfielder, it will depend on Chang Yu-cheng's elbow condition, as he occasionally feels tightness in his elbow.

Fubon Guardians Manager Kotsuno Mitsutaka said that Chang Yu-cheng is currently mainly a designated hitter but is also practicing second base. The decision will depend on his elbow condition. Although there have been discussions with Chang Yu-cheng about practicing first base, first base currently has Fan Kuo-cheng, and Chang Yu-cheng himself is not highly willing.

Fubon Guardians outfielder Shen Hao-wei was sent to the minor league in early April due to a back injury and only today had a real game appearance in the minor league, batting once. Kotsuno Mitsutaka stated that Shen Hao-wei currently has no timetable for returning to the team. The team is currently in a competitive state, and whoever performs well will be given an opportunity to play.