US EditionSF Giants Trade Teng to Houston Astros for Catching Prospect: Report
San Francisco exchanged pitcher Kai-Wei Teng, who had a 7.30 ERA in 40⅔ innings, for catching prospect Jancel Villarroel and international bonus money to clear a roster spot.
- The Athletic first reported Thursday that the Giants traded right-hander Kai-Wei Teng to the Astros for catching prospect Jancel Villarroel.
- Faced with a surplus of young starters, the Giants moved Teng, who was lower on the depth chart behind Hayden Birdsong, Carson Whisenhunt, Blade Tidwell and Trevor McDonald, citing roster evaluation.
- Teng's recent numbers show both promise and concern, with a 6.37 ERA, 5.16 BB/9, and 11.83 K/9 across eight appearances, including seven starts. Villarroel, 21, had a.259/.351/.388 slash in '25 with eight homers, 54 RBIs, and 20 steals in Single-A and High-A.
- By dealing Teng, the Giants reportedly created a 40-man opening for Harrison Bader, while the Astros reportedly waived pitcher J.P. France to clear space, and the move remains unannounced by the Giants.
- The move followed Teng's decision not to play for Team Taiwan this year, with analysts citing his ability to help Astros' bullpen after departures of Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia.
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