Wang Yen-cheng hospitalized with pneumonia, missing Hanwha Eagles games

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Wang Yen-cheng has been removed from the first-team roster due to a pneumonia diagnosis. The Taiwan-born player, an Asia Quarter acquisition, was hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of a severe cold.

Wang has been a key performer for Hanwha this season, recording 10 wins and 5 losses with a 3.52 ERA across 23 appearances. His absence is a significant blow to the team's rotation as they push for a postseason spot.

The timing is particularly critical as Wang is scheduled to join the Taiwan national baseball team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 9. His hospitalization may reduce his available starts for Hanwha before the international call-up, potentially limiting him to two more starts instead of the four previously possible.