Chiang Kai-chen may return to major league next week, role uncertain

Unified Lions pitcher Chiang Kai-chen is on track to rejoin the major league team next week, according to manager Lin Yueh-ping. Chiang pitched two innings in a minor league game on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits using 26 pitches.

Lin indicated that Chiang's return is part of the team's strategy. However, whether he will be used as a starting pitcher or in relief will be determined by his physical feedback over the next couple of days. The manager noted that while Chiang could continue starting in the minors to build innings, it might be a "waste" of his potential.

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According to the team's plan, Chiang Kai-chen may return to the major league team next week, but whether he will start is to be determined based on his physical feedback in the next two days.

The team anticipates having four foreign pitchers available for starts next week, with Lin Chao-en also expected to take the mound. Lin Yueh-ping suggested that Chiang's role upon returning to the major league team remains undecided, responding to a question about a potential shift to a relief pitcher with a smile and no further comment.

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Preparing him in the minor league until he is fully ready to come up, or adjusting him for appearances in the major league, the main difference is the intensity. It's possible to let him start regularly in the minor league to extend his innings, but doing so might be a bit of a waste.