Hu signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
The right-hander spent all of 2019 in the minors, where he posted a 7.74 ERA with a 45:24 K:BB over 54.2 innings. Despite his struggles, he'll get a chance to bounce back within the Padres' organization. Given Hu's past experience in the majors, he will likely appear in major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee.
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Cubs' Chih-Wei Hu: Signs with Cubs
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Hu signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Hu struggled to a 7.18 ERA across 57.2 innings with Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus before being cut loose by the Indians at the end of July. The righty does own a 3.52 ERA across 23 career big-league innings.
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Chih-Wei Hu: Cut loose by Cleveland
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Hu was released by Cleveland on Tuesday.
Hu owns a 7.18 ERA in 57.2 innings across the two highest levels of the minors this season, striking out just 19.3 percent of opposing batters. He could still generate some interest as a free agent thanks to his 3.52 ERA in 23 career big-league innings.
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Indians' Chih-Wei Hu: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Hu was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Hu was booted from the 40-man roster Wednesday and went unclaimed while on the waiver wire, which is unsurprising considering his 7.95 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 48.2 innings at Triple-A this season.
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Indians' Chih-Wei Hu: Designated for assignment
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Hu was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Wednesday.
Hu was removed from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for Andrew Velazquez (undisclosed), who was acquired in a trade from Tampa Bay in a corresponding move. Hu owns a very poor 7.95 ERA in 48.2 innings for Triple-A Columbus this season, though his 3.52 ERA in 23 career major-league innings could make him worth a look on waivers.
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Indians' Chih-Wei Hu: Heads to injured list
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Hu was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday due to right hip flexor tightness, Tribeinsider reports.
It's unclear as to when Hu's injury cropped up, but he'll head to the shelf for at least a week while on the mend. He's accrued a 6.54 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 34:16 K:BB over 42.2 innings this season for Triple-A Columbus.
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Indians' Chih-Wei Hu: Returns to Triple-A
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Hu was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Hu was acquired by the Indians from the Rays in November but didn't showcase himself well in spring training with 12 runs allowed on 13 hits over four innings. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games with the Rays over the last two seasons as he spent the bulk of his time at Triple-A Durham.
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Indians' Chih-Wei Hu: Dealt to Cleveland
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Hu was traded to the Indians from the Rays in exchange for infielder Gionti Turner on Monday.
The 25-year-old spent much of the season with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, producing a 4.66 ERA and a 92:28 K:BB in 102 innings split between 19 starts and five relief appearances. He also has 23 innings of major-league experience under his belt from the past two seasons, allowing nine runs with a 21:7 K:BB in that span. Hu figures to be in the mix for a bullpen spot with his new club, though he does have an option remaining if Cleveland bolsters its bullpen more with veteran arms.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Set for promotion Thursday
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Hu will be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Hu has appeared in just three games for the Rays this season, posting a 5.40 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with nine strikeouts in 10 innings of relief. Look for him to serve in low-leverage spots upon his arrival prior to the series opener in Toronto.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Sent back to minors
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The Rays optioned Hu to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
A corresponding transaction hasn't been announced, but it's expected that Hu's spot on the active roster will be filled by Jonny Venters (hamstring), who is on track to return from the 10-day disabled list. Hu's latest stint with the Rays lasted just two days, with the right-hander making a relief appearance in Tuesday's 4-0 loss. He gave up a run on two hits and struck out four over 2.1 innings in the outing.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Called up from Durham
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Hu was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
In a corresponding move, the Rays placed Blake Snell (shoulder) on the disabled list. There's a chance Hu will take Snell's place in the rotation for Tuesday's start against the Yankees, but that should be determined in the coming hours. Across two long-relief appearances with the club this year, Hu has logged a 5.87 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 7.2 innings. He recently allowed five earned runs off eight hits during a four-inning start with Durham last Tuesday.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Sent back to Triple-A
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Hu was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Hu was up for just two days, allowing a pair of runs in five innings Thursday against the Twins. A corresponding move has not yet been announced.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Promoted to big leagues
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Hu was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hu has struggled to a 4.66 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with a 55:23 K:BB over 67.2 innings for the Bulls, but he'll be added to Tampa Bay's bullpen for its upcoming series with the Twins. The 24-year-old right-hander will take the place of Willy Adames on the 25-man roster.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Returns to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Hu to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hu did not make an appearance since being recalled Sunday, and allowed three runs on three hits with two strikeouts and a walk over 2.2 innings during his only outing for the Rays earlier this season.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Summoned from minors
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The Rays recalled Hu from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hu will give the Rays some length out of the bullpen with long reliever Matt Andriese set to make a spot start Sunday but expected to be capped at around three or four innings. The 24-year-old Hu has been serving in a starting role at Triple-A this season, posting a 4.15 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 13 frames. Hu previously made a long-relief appearance for the big club April 16 against the Rangers, surrendering three runs on three hits and a walk over 2.2 innings.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Sent back to Triple-A
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Hu was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Monday's win over the Rangers, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.
Hu will head back to the minors after just one day with the Rays. He allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two in 2.2 innings of work Monday. Tampa Bay has elected to replace Hu with Hunter Wood in an effort to add a fresh arm to the bullpen.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: To be stretched out at Triple-A
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Hu was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
He will be stretched out as a starter in the minors despite the fact he has only ever pitched in the majors in a relief role. The Rays are experimenting with using a four-man rotation this year, where they turn to the bullpen whenever a fifth starter is needed. Hu could be an option in such a capacity later this season, where he would be called upon to log two or three innings before handing it over to another multi-inning reliever.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Rough outing Tuesday
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Hu allowed three earned runs on four hits across two innings in Tuesday's 9-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox.
The long ball proved to be a problem, as Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts both got to Hu for solo shots as part of a three-run second inning. The 24-year-old right-hander's rocky outing was a stark departure from his first two turns this spring, during which he'd tossed a combined three perfect frames against the Twins and Orioles. Tuesday marked the second consecutive two-inning appearance for Hu, who's battling for a bullpen spot after putting together a solid 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB over 10 innings in six appearances for the Rays last season. According to a report by Bill Chastain of MLB.com, Hu is also one of several relievers that could see multi-inning stints this coming season when manager Kevin Cash utilizes his bullpen as the de facto fifth starter.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Officially joins Rays on Thursday
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Hu officially joined the Rays from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The 23-year-old right-hander turned in a solid body of work with the Bulls in 2017, generating a 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 57:12 K:BB in 61.1 innings across 31 appearances, including four starts. Hu has also logged eight innings at the big-league level this season, ringing up nine strikeouts while posting a 1.13 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in four appearances.
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Rays' Chih-Wei Hu: Will join Rays on Thursday
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Hu will be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
The minor-league season ended Tuesday, so Hu will pack his bags and join the Rays prior to Thursday's game against the Orioles. The 23-year-old posted a 3.06 ERA over 61.2 innings with Durham this year and will likely round out the front end of the Rays' bullpen upon his arrival to the majors.
