Taiwanese MLB players Li Haoyu shines as Deng Kai‑wei sent to Triple‑A

Detroit Tigers outfielder Li Haoyu recorded a hit in five consecutive games, lifting his June batting average to .382 and raising his season average to .252 with a .648 OPS. After a recent two‑base hit, Astros star Jose Altuve told him, "If you have a good swing, you’ll get good results," praising his approach at the plate.

Houston Astros pitcher Deng Kai‑wei, also from Taiwan, was optioned to the Triple‑A Sugar Land club after his start. He met with manager Joe Espada in the clubhouse as the Astros reshuffled their pitching staff due to returning injured arms. The demotion does not end his major‑league opportunities, and the team indicated he could be recalled if a need arises.