YU CHANG NEWS

Resumes rehab assignment Chang (wrist/hand) resumed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Katie Morrison of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chang was pulled from his rehab assignment after experiencing pain in the same wrist/hand he underwent surgery on in late April. The infielder will likely need a weeks worth of games -- if not more -- but he could be back as a utility option for Boston in the middle of June.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To try hitting again Friday Chang (wrist/hand) will try hitting again Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chang required surgery in late April to repair a fractured left hamate bone and experienced pain in that same wrist/hand area last week while playing in his first minor-league rehab game at Double-A Portland. It sounds like it won't be an overly significant setback for the 27-year-old infielder.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment paused Chang (wrist) paused his rehab assignment after experiencing pain in his hand during his first rehab game, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chang fractured his left hamate bone in late April and was expected to miss six weeks. His rehab assignment was delayed earlier in the week, and it seemingly should have been delayed a bit further, as he lasted just one game before suffering a setback. The issue doesn't seem to be a major one, however, so he could resume his rehab next week.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Chang (wrist) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chang's rehab assignment was delayed a bit due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left wrist, but he's now ready to test things out in game action. He's been sidelined for the last month but could be ready to return by next week.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab delayed Chang (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend.

Impact The Red Sox were hopeful Chang would kick off a rehab stint Wednesday, but the infielder experienced soreness after swinging the bat Monday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assign Chang (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Chang underwent surgery in late April, but he resumed baseball activities over a week ago and is now on the verge of appearing in a game for the first time in nearly a month. If all continues to go well, he could rejoin the big club in late May or early June.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab progressing quickly Chang (wrist) began fielding ground balls and swinging the bat Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chang underwent surgery on his left wrist April 28 and has already begun work in the field, putting him well ahead of schedule in the rehab process. While this is an encouraging sign, Chang likely still has another month or so before he'll be ready to return to Boston's lineup.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits off tee Chang (wrist) has been hitting off a tee, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Chang underwent surgery on his fractured hamate bone in late April. He's a little over a third of the way into his original six-week timeline, so he still has roughly a month still to go, but it's encouraging to see him swinging already.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Chang underwent successful surgery Thursday to remove a fractured hamate bone from his left wrist, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chang suffered the injury on Monday and is expected to be sidelined about six weeks. With Chang out, Enrique Hernandez has made two straight starts at shortstop.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with hamate fracture Chang was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox on Tuesday with a left hamate fracture, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact It's a bummer for Chang, who had carved out a regular role at shortstop for the Red Sox of late. Now, he'll presumably require surgery and be sidelined for several weeks. Enrique Hernandez is likely to see the bulk of starts at shortstop for Boston now.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for further testing Chang (wrist) is expected to undergo further testing Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Chang left Monday's matchup with a left wrist injury, and manager Alex Cora noted after the game that the 27-year-old was still in pain. Cora stated that the team expects to add a player to the major-league roster prior to Tuesday night's action, which likely means Chang is headed to the injured list.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hand injury Chang left Monday's game against the Orioles after suffering a hand injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The severity of Chang's injury is unclear at this time, and this would be a brutal blow to Boston's infield depth if he's forced to miss significant time. Christian Arroyo replaced the 27-year-old at shortstop.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call at shortstop again Chang is starting at shortstop and batting ninth for the Red Sox on Monday in Baltimore, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Christian Arroyo is over his hamstring issue, but once again it will be Chang and Enrique Hernandez forming Boston's double-play combo. Chang has an .840 OPS with three home runs over his last seven games and could be the team's best defensive option at short.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fourth straight start Chang started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Brewers.

Impact Chang is 4-for-15 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored during this four-game run as a starter. Enrique Hernandez opened the season as the everyday shortstop, but multiple errors (minus-5 OAA) early and a need to cover injuries in center field and second base have opened the door Chang, who has gotten the most of his six hits and .146 batting average (three HR, eight RBI, five runs).

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks third homer Chang went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Chang has four hits this season, three of them have left the yard. He's also driven eight runs despite a .111 average. The shortstop is in a part-time role in Boston with just 36 at bats on the season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang: Home Run Statcast Analysis | 04/22/2023 The data behind Yu Chang's home run

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's athletic snag | 04/22/2023 Yu Chang makes an athletic snag on a sharp ground ball to shortstop and gets the out at first to end the inning

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's two-run homer (3) | 04/22/2023 Yu Chang hits a two-run home run on a fly ball to left field, cutting Boston's deficit to 3-2 in the top of the 5th inning

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns with a homer Chang went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 11-5 victory over the Twins.

Impact Chang returned from paternity leave with a two-run shot off Jorge Alcala, extending Boston's lead to 10-1 in the fifth inning. Chang only has three hits through 30 at-bats this season, though two have been home runs. He's slashing .100/.156/.300 with six RBI and three runs scored while playing a part-time role with the Red Sox.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang's sliding scoop | 04/20/2023 Yu Chang makes a nice sliding scoop and throws to first base to get Carlos Correa for the final out in the top of the 5th inning

APRIL 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back from paternity leave Chang was activated from the paternity leave list by the Red Sox on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact He was away for only one day and is back in the Red Sox' lineup Thursday, playing shortstop and batting ninth. Enmanuel Valdez was sent back down in a corresponding move.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being placed on paternity list Boston placed Chang (personal) on the paternity list Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Chang will be away for at least one day as his family welcomes a new addition. Enmanuel Valdez is being promoted to the 26-man roster to take his place.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chang's run of five consecutive starts will come to an end with the Angels bringing a right-hander (Shohei Ohtani) to the hill for the series finale. Given that four of those five starts came against left-handed pitching, the righty-hitting Chang still looks like he'll be deployed as a short-side platoon player.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Chang turns the double play | 04/16/2023 Yu Chang and Christian Arroyo turn a 6-4-3 double play in the top of the 6th inning

APRIL 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Yu Chang's leaping catch | 04/15/2023 Yu Chang makes a leaping catch and takes a base hit away from Taylor Ward in the top of the 8th inning

APRIL 16, 2023 • MLB.COM