YU CHANG NEWS

Breaks out of offensive funk Chang went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a pair of runs scored in an 11-3 win over the Yankees on Saturday.

Impact Chang entered the afternoon stuck in a 1-for-17 skid over his last six games but quickly put a stop to that with a solo homer in the second inning to open the scoring. He drove in two more runs with a fifth-inning double. Chang has followed up a strong August (.323/.364/.871 in 10 games) by hitting just .215 with a .663 OPS since the start of September.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians snap 25-inning scoreless streak, beat Twins 4-1

Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians' McKenzie shuts down Royals again in return from IL

Triston McKenzie limited Kansas City to a run and two hits over six innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Royals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yu Chang comes through in a pinch and the Cleveland Indians couldn't be happier Yu Chang is trying to change the narrative on his season by making more contact at the plate.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Minor expected to start for the Royals against the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Thursday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays hero twice Wednesday Chang went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Wednesday's win over the Royals.

Impact Chang entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and knotted the score with a solo shot to left field. He stayed in the contest and delivered again in the 11th, belting a double to bring home the final run of the game. The 26-year-old has flashed his power of late, mashing four homers over his past five games. Over that span, he also has three doubles, seven RBI and only one strikeout across 16 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hedges' 11th-inning bloop lifts Indians over Royals 5-3

Austin Hedges popped an RBI single just out of reach of first baseman Carlos Santana for the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royal...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians get obstruction call in 8th, rally past Red Sox 7-5

Oscar Mercado was awarded home plate on a fielder’s obstruction call for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-5

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians score a 7-5 comeback win against Boston behind José Ramírez, Austin Hedges and Yu Chang Cleveland scored seven times after the sixth inning to score a comeback win and avoid a Boston sweep.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Clubs home run No. 6 Chang went 1-for-3 with a home run in a loss to Boston on Friday.

Impact Chang provided some insurance Friday in what was a solo home run off Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the seventh inning. Drawing the start at first-base, Chang extended his current hitting streak to four consecutive games, as well as at-least one hit in five of his last six games.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Araúz recalled, hits 3-run homer to lift BoSox past Indians

Jonathan Araúz hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after being recalled before the game due to Boston’s COVID-19 case, sending the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland In...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bashes fifth homer Chang went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact He launched one of Cleveland's three solo shots off Jake Latz in the Texas southpaw's big-league debut. Chang has started seven of 11 games since being called back up Aug. 12 and has thrived with the semi-regular playing time, slashing .308/.357/.808 with three of his five homers on the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hentges scheduled to start for Cleveland against Texas

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Thursday and the Rangers plan to give Jordan Lyles the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes' 451-foot homer leads Indians past Rangers 7-2

Franmil Reyes headlined Cleveland's outburst of four solo home runs with a 451-blast into the left field bleachers and the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks fourth homer Chang went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact Chang led off the bottom of the fifth inning with his fourth home run of the season. While his season-long line is not impressive, Chang has six hits in 22 at-bats since being recalled Aug. 13. Four of those knocks have gone for extra bases. Even given his recent form, Chang could run out of regular playing time soon, as Bobby Bradley (knee) began a rehab assignment Tuesday.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3

Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks homer in return Chang went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact Called up from Triple-A earlier in the day, Chang celebrated his return to the majors in style, launching a solo shot off Joe Jimenez in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old utility player got the start at third base in this one, but he's seen action at all four infield spots this season for Cleveland and most of his action during this stint could come at first base with Bobby Bradley (knee) sidelined. On the year, Chang is slashing just .195/.234/.346 through 141 plate appearances with three homers and 18 RBI.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4

Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up by Cleveland Chang was recalled Friday and will bat seventh and play third base against the Tigers.

Impact Chang has played a part-time role throughout the year in Cleveland but has accomplished very little at the plate, hitting .185/.219/.300 in 137 plate appearances. He'll likely serve a utility role during his time with the team. Harold Ramirez (knee) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians recall Logan Allen, Yu Chang; place Harold Ramirez on the injured list Left-hander Logan Allen could be an option to start Saturday night against the Tigers.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Sent to minors Cleveland optioned Chang to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Rather than Chang, Cleveland will keep Owen Miller around as a short-side platoon partner at first base with the lefty-hitting Bobby Bradley, who was reinstated from the bereavement list Monday in a corresponding move. Chang appeared in 11 games during his latest stint in the big leagues, going 7-for-29 with three runs and two RBI.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Sunday Chang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Owen Miller will step in at first base for Chang, who started each of the past three games at the position and went 2-for-11 with a triple, a double, two RBI and two runs. Chang's path to regular playing time at first base will likely be blocked soon, as Bobby Bradley (personal) could return from the bereavement list during the upcoming week.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox rookie Zavala hits 3 HRs; Indians rally, win 12-11

White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez, Indians top Astros 1st time in 6 tries this year

Rookie Ernie Clement had a season-high three RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Houston A...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians recall Yu Chang, option Justin Garza to Class AAA Columbus Franmil Reyes, with Bobby Bradley at DH, will start in right field Wednesday night against Houston.

JULY 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM