Zhang Yucheng.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Red Sox lost 2-7 to the Shuangcheng in the spring training warm-up match. Taiwanese player Zhang Yucheng sat on the bench for the entire game and had no chance to play at all. The American media "Boston Sports Gordo" expressed doubts: " It's weird."

Zhang Yucheng worked hard to open the 26-man roster for the season, and he wanted to fight for the last infield seat. However, after playing the classic game, he did not take the plane back to the United States until a few days ago due to visa issues. The major league will usher in Taiwan on March 31. In the opening game, Zhang Yucheng must grasp the little time left to attract the attention of the coaching staff.

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Red Sox head coach Alex Cora once said that he would try his best to let Zhang Yucheng play more offensive adjustments. As a result, Zhang Yucheng sat on the bench for the entire warm-up match against the Twins today. "Boston Sports Gordo" bluntly said: "Strange The thing is that Zhang Yucheng didn't play today, he was there, in the dugout, and despite being signed to a major league contract, he didn't have any chance to play in spring training."

"Boston Globe" reporter Pete Abraham previously believed that although Zhang Yucheng has not played in spring training, he may still enter the 26-man roster in the opening season. Zhang Yucheng may be selected to open the season list, but I am skeptical."

The Red Sox have only 2 warm-up games left, and they will have 2 consecutive games against the Warriors tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

Weird that Yu Chang didn't get in the game today.

He was there and in the dugout, but despite being on an MLB deal and not having any spring training at-bats, they had several minor leaguers out there over him. @PeteAbe reported he's likely to make the team, but I'm skeptical.

— Boston Sports Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) March 26, 2023

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