Wei Chuan Dragons
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Wei Chuan Dragons pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
The Wei Chuan Dragons feature a rotation with international signings and emerging Taiwanese talent. Taipei's Dragons emphasize pitching development and competitive rebuilding.
KEY PITCHERS
Hsu Jo-hsi
RHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Fireballer. WBC 2026 starter for Chinese Taipei in opener vs Australia (Mar 5, 2026). Fastball touching 95 mph. Clean recent health record.
Durability Risk Profile
Hsu is the Dragons' rising star with elite velocity and excellent current durability. His performance in the WBC opener confirms he is at 100% health.
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Drew Gagnon
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Former MLB pitcher (Mets, Reds). 2-year deal (2025-2026). Generally durable foreign import.
Durability Risk Profile
Gagnon brings MLB experience with solid durability. His 2-year contract highlights the Dragons' confidence in his health.
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Marcelo Martinez
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Newly signed for 2026 season. Foreign import with clean signing record.
Durability Risk Profile
Martinez offers fresh international talent with expected durability.
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Cristopher Mercedes
LHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Active imported arm on Wei Chuan's current roster. Recent Japan and Taiwan workload history suggests manageable durability risk.
Durability Risk Profile
Mercedes gives the Dragons a current left-handed foreign option with more recent competitive innings than some of their previous imports.
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Chen Yu-Hsun
RHP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Taiwanese veteran. Clean injury record with consistent performance.
Durability Risk Profile
Chen offers rotation depth with solid durability.
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Kuo Yu-Cheng
RHP • #6 Starter
Injury History
Wei Chuan Dragons starter, debuted 2021. Generally durable with consistent CPBL performance.
Durability Risk Profile
Kuo provides reliable Taiwanese pitching depth with a clean injury record.
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