Chih-Wei

Hu

Hu spent all of 2019 in the minor leagues and had an ugly 6.87 ERA in 74 2/3 innings between the Double-A and Triple-A affiliates of the Indians and Cubs. The 26-year-old native of Taiwan will be a depth piece for San Diego.

It only took the Taiwanese right-hander a week to land on his feet after the Indians cut him loose. He’ll begin his Cubs tenure with Triple-A Iowa. Hu last pitched in the big leagues with Tampa Bay in 2018, compiling a 4.15 ERA over five relief outings for the Rays.

Hu was designated for assignment by the Indians last week, and after not being claimed on waivers, he’ll report back to Triple-A. He has been awful in the International League this year with a 7.95 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 48 2/3 innings.

Hu was sporting a rough 7.95 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 48 2/3 innings (seven starts, eight relief appearances) this season with Triple-A Columbus. The 25-year-old right-hander will probably pass through waivers unclaimed.

Hu has been rocked for 12 runs over four innings this spring. He was acquired from the Rays over the offseason.

Hu gave up back-to-back singles and hit a batter to load the bases with nobody out in the first inning before Christian Walker blasted a bases-clearing double. He managed to strike out Steven Souza, but surrendered a double to Carson Kelly before being pulled. The 25-year-old righty posted a 4.15 ERA in five big-league relief appearances with the Rays last season. He recorded a 4.66 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 92:28 K/BB ratio in 24 appearances (19 starts) at Triple-A Durham.

The move clears a spot on the Rays’ 40-man roster. Hu, 25, appeared in five games with the Rays in 2018 and posted a 4.66 ERA in 24 games (including 19 starts) at the Triple-A level. He’ll provide some useful depth for Cleveland going into 2019.

Hu has surrendered six earned runs in 10 innings of relief this season with Tampa Bay. He will work in a low-leverage bullpen role over the final 10 days.

Hu, 23, held a 2.75 ERA and 114/38 K/BB ratio over 147 1/3 frames between Double- and Triple-A this past season. He’s now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.

Hu has a respectable minor league track record and could be a usable arm for the Rays during the 2017 campaign. The 23-year-old right-hander pitched to a sturdy 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 114/38 K/BB ratio in 25 starts between Double- and Triple-A this past season. He will continue to ply his trade in the minors for the time being.