Cheng Tsung-che will depart for the U.S. today to prepare for spring training and expressed gratitude to fans: pursuing dreams with blessings.

Cheng Tsung-che, a member of the Boston Red Sox, left for the U.S. on February 10 local time to take part in spring training. He wrote on social media: “In 2026, with everyone’s blessings and firmer dreams!!! I will improve. Thanks to everyone in Taiwan for their support, I love you all.”

After last season, Cheng Tsung-che was first designated for assignment (DFA) by the Pittsburgh Pirates, then subsequently DFA’d by the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals. The Boston Red Sox signed him off the waiver list, giving him a temporary new team.

However, the Red Sox’s 40-man roster is currently full, and the team recently reached a one-year deal with former Toronto Blue Jays utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa, which will take effect after his physical. The team will need to clear a roster spot, and Cheng Tsung-che, who has minor league options, may be designated for assignment again.

Being designated for assignment can lead to three outcomes: trade, minor league demotion, or release as a free agent. This process involves waivers, typically taking 7 to 10 days. If a team wants to keep a player but send him to the minors, the player must clear waivers, during which other teams have 48 hours to claim him.