Wei Chuan Dragons finalize 60-player roster ahead of CPBL's 'August 31 deadline'

The Wei Chuan Dragons have locked in their 60-player roster just three days before the Chinese Professional Baseball Organization's (CPBL) August 31 deadline. Head coach Yeh Chun-chang confirmed that the final three positions have been allocated to catcher Chuan Hao-wei, pitcher Wu Tung-lin, and infielder Hsu Tzu-chien.

Notably, none of the players selected in the current year's draft will be part of the 60-player roster. Yeh explained that the team's definition of a "rookie" on this roster refers to players acquired in last year's draft. Players chosen this year, regardless of whether they were drafted from high school or college, will not be on the main roster unless they possess prior professional experience. Last year, only Huang Wei-chieh fit this exception.

Both Wu Tung-lin and Hsu Tzu-chien, who have secured spots on the roster, have yet to make their debut in a first-team game. The team's strategy appears to prioritize players with established experience or those acquired in previous drafts, signaling a focus on immediate impact and team cohesion for the remainder of the season.

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The final three spots are for catcher Chuan Hao-wei, pitcher Wu Tung-lin, and infielder Hsu Tzu-chien, and will not include any players drafted this year.