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CPBL foreign player roster developments

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2026-08-27 15:56 UTC → 2026-08-31 09:29 UTC · added removed

As the August 31 foreign player registration deadline approaches in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), (CPBL) approaches, teams are actively managing their rosters. finalizing roster adjustments. The Fubon Guardians signed American right-handed pitcher Tyler Ivey, a former Houston Astros draft pick, to bolster their pitching rotation. Meanwhile, the TSG Hawks secured right-handed pitcher Wilmer Font, Ivey, who has six years of Major previously played in the Mexican League experience, and infielder Sotaro Nagata to increase roster depth. By late August, for the Fubon Guardians' coaching staff, led by manager Sugar Land Space Cowboys, is currently training with the Guardians’ second team. Manager Gotoh Mitsutaka, began Mitsutaka is evaluating several candidates to fill four available spots. Candidates under consideration include spots, including Matthews, Haliou, Suzuki Shunsuke, and potentially Tai Wei. Concurrently, the Recent evaluations noted Matthews’ quality start and Haliou’s fastball strength, though Gotoh emphasized that each candidate has specific areas for improvement. The TSG Hawks reported bullpen instability following have secured right-handed pitcher Wilmer Font, known as ‘Wei Feng Shan’, who brings six years of Major League experience and a recent high strikeout rate in the Mexican League. To finalize their roster, the Hawks released foreign pitcher Bradin Hagens, who posted a 4.74 ERA, and registered Font to join Eric Stout and David Buchanan in the foreign pitching staff. The Hawks also signed infielder Sotaro Nagata to increase depth. Following an injury to closer Lin Shih-chang, prompting manager Hung Yi-chung to focus has focused on bullpen stability. While substitute Huang Chun has performed better than expected, the team continues to address composure issues in the relief corps composure. corps. Additionally, the Hawks registered several local players, including catcher Chang Chao-yuan, who is returning from ligament reconstruction surgery.

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  1. 2026-08-31 09:29 UTC CPBL foreign player roster developments
  2. 2026-08-27 15:56 UTC CPBL foreign player roster developments

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