Reports surfaced suggesting players Tseng Tzu-Yu and Tai Pei-Feng were absent from the initial roster for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games baseball team, prompting speculation of rejection of national team invitations. Both Taiwan Steel and Fubon Land Guardians have issued statements clarifying they did not refuse the call-ups. They explained the players’ names were not initially submitted by the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) for consideration. Both organizations expressed their willingness to release the players if formally requested by the CTBA. The CTBA has yet to release a comprehensive statement addressing the discrepancy. This situation highlights potential communication issues between the professional clubs and the national governing body. The final roster is still subject to change as the competition approaches.