Masataka Yoshida
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Jun 28 2025Yoshida (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida is in the final stages of his recovery from offseason surgery on his right shoulder. He played exclusively at DH in 2024 but will get some reps in the outfield during his rehab in the minors. How Yoshida fairs early on in his rehab assignment will provide the Red Sox a better idea of when the 31-year-old will be able to return to the majors.
Jun 27 2025Yoshida (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida is expected to play outfield during his rehab stint, a notable development considering Yoshida exclusively played DH in 2024. It's unclear how many games Yoshida will need to ramp up, but he's nearing a big-league return. He's been on the shelf since October after undergoing right shoulder surgery.
Jun 17 2025Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Yoshida's (shoulder) return from the 60-day injured list could be expedited after the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "We're going to meet [Tuesday or Wednesday] to go over a few things. Let's see if we can speed up the process," Cora said, in reference to when Yoshida might make his 2025 debut. "He can swing the bat. Now it's a matter of him getting at-bats and all that. But at the same time, respecting the rehab of the shoulder. So we'll decide that sooner rather than later." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida served exclusively as a designated hitter for the Red Sox in 2024 and has been operating with no restrictions at the plate since late February, but he's nonetheless remained on the IL all season while he's moved slowly through his throwing program following his Oct. 3 right shoulder labral repair. Because Devers had been serving as a full-time DH prior to being traded, the Red Sox weren't willing to activate Yoshida until he proved that his shoulder presented no issues for him while playing in the corner outfield. However, with Devers now out of the picture, Cora said that the Red Sox are considering bringing Yoshida back from the IL before he's cleared to play defense, with the skipper floating the possibility of using him in a platoon at DH with the right-handed-hitting Rob Refsnyder. Yoshida -- who played catch out to 120 feet Tuesday -- would still be an option in the outfield once he finally completes his throwing program, though the Red Sox likely wouldn't have much of a need for him to play defense. Wilyer Abreu's (oblique) expected return from the 10-day IL this weekend will create a logjam in the outfield that could spill over to the DH spot, but the Red Sox might be able to keep Yoshida's bat in the lineup by handing center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela more starts at second base at the expense of Kristian Campbell and David Hamilton, both of whom have offered little offensive production since the beginning of May.
Jun 14 2025Yoshida (shoulder) began throwing from left field to second base Thursday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida is increasing the intensity and velocity of his throwing, a sign that he has turned a corner in his rehab from a right shoulder labrum tear. The Red Sox are anticipating a return after the All-Star break; however, it's unclear what role awaits Yoshida. Boston recently promoted top prospect and outfielder Roman Anthony, who will need regular at-bats. There has been talk of third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) avoiding a rehab assignment, and a spot will be needed for Marcelo Mayer, who has been filling in at third base.
Jun 10 2025Yoshida (shoulder) said Tuesday that he's hoping to be ready for a rehab assignment by late June or early July, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida received a cortisone injection in early May and indicated Tuesday that he was given another one more recently as he recovers from lingering soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder. He's currently throwing out to 105 feet and feeling better. Yoshida played in some spring training games at designated hitter, but the Red Sox want him to be able to handle the outfield before he's activated from the 60-day injured list.
Jun 3 2025Yoshida (shoulder) has increased the intensity of his throwing program while playing catch out to 75 feet, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida had been throwing out to 120 feet prior to being shut down in April. The club hasn't pegged an estimated return date for Yoshida, other than this report indicating July at the earliest. Even when Yoshida is ready to go, there's no guarantee he has a spot in the starting lineup.
May 22 2025The Red Sox transferred Yoshida (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from a right shoulder procedure he underwent in October. He restarted his throwing program earlier this week and is still likely several weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't impact his return timeline. It does, however, open up a spot on Boston's 40-man roster for Ryan Noda, who was acquired from the Angels on Thursday.
May 21 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Yoshida (shoulder) has resumed his throwing program and began playing catch at 60 feet, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dating back to spring training, Yoshida hasn't had much of an issue swinging the bat while he works his way back from October surgery on his right shoulder, but he's struggled to make much progress with his throwing. He seems to have responded well to the cortisone shot he received in the shoulder May 4, but Yoshida will still need to increase his throwing distance and will need to throw at full velocity prior to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. With Rafael Devers seemingly locked in as the Red Sox's full-time designated hitter, Yoshida will need to prove that he can play the corner outfield before Boston activates him from the 10-day injured list. The Red Sox don't appear to be considering Yoshida as an option at first base, where the team has a major hole in the lineup after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier this month.
May 16 2025Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida (shoulder) has returned to taking dry swings off a tee but is not yet throwing, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida received a cortisone injection in early May to address lingering issues in his recovery from the shoulder surgery he underwent in October, and he's now back to taking part in baseball activities. Most of the 31-year-old's problems have been related to his throwing program, so he'll likely remain without a clear return timeline until he's able to ramp up his throwing with no issues.
May 6 2025Yoshida (shoulder) said Tuesday that he received a cortisone shot a few days ago and will remain shut down from throwing for three more days, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida's throwing has not gone as well as hoped as he comes back from right shoulder surgery, as he still feels pain when tossing from 120 feet. He is able to hit without issue, but the Red Sox don't want to return him to the active roster until he's capable of playing the outfield. Yoshida is currently on the 10-day injured list, but with his return nowhere in sight, he's a candidate to be moved to the 60-day IL when/if the Red Sox need to free a spot on the 40-man roster.
Apr 16 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Yoshida (shoulder) is not close to a rebab assignment, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida continues to rehab in Fort Myers and is working on a throwing program. He's not going to be ready for duty in the majors until he's able to make throws from the outfield.
Apr 10 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Yoshida (shoulder) will begin playing in extended spring training games next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cora noted that Yoshida currently has good days and bad days with how his surgically repaired right shoulder is feeling and won't be cleared for a formal minor-league rehab assignment until he is throwing at full strength consistently. With Rafael Devers at designated hitter and Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu absorbing the bulk of the outfield at-bats with the big club, Yoshida faces uncertainty with his playing time once he's deemed ready to rejoin the active roster.
Apr 3 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Yoshida (shoulder) is throwing out to 110 feet but will not be ready for a rehab assignment next week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida landed on the 10-day injured list prior to Opening Day while he continues his recovery from right shoulder surgery, and he also dealt with a more recent back issue. The back problem has cleared up, but Yoshida remains limited to playing catch and Cora noted the 31-year-old will have to show he can make throws from the outfield before he's cleared for games. It's uncertain when that might happen, but Yoshida's return is not imminent.
Apr 1 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Yoshida (shoulder/back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and took approximately 50 swings with a bat Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida opened the season on the 10-day injured list while he continues his rehab program for the labral repair surgery he underwent Oct. 3. The 31-year-old was also managing back tightness at the tail end of spring training, but after a brief shutdown period, he's now resumed focusing on rehabbing the shoulder. Yoshida was able to serve as a designated hitter during the Grapefruit League, but he'll need to complete a throwing program and play the outfield in some minor-league rehab games before being activated from the IL. Cora said that Yoshida is feeling better but still not doing any throwing, so Yoshida's season debut doesn't appear to be imminent.
Mar 27 2025Yoshida (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list earlier Thursday, will head to Boston to receive further consultation for a back injury, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Yoshida's back injury remains unknown, but the team should provide an update once he's checked out back in Boston. Yoshida is already working his way back from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, which limited him strictly to designated-hitter duties in spring training. Provided his back issue proves to be minor, Yoshida should soon be able to head out on a rehab assignment, where he'll likely pick up at-bats both as a DH and corner outfielder.
Mar 22 2025Yoshida (shoulder) will begin the regular season on the injured list and head to Triple-A Worcester to continue with his throwing program, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Once Yoshida's shoulder is fully built back up, he'll likely begin playing in rehab games at Worcester before returning to Boston, though there's still no telling how far away he is from reaching that point. Once healthy, the 31-year-old's clearest path to playing time will likely be as an outfielder with Rafael Devers now set to DH for the Red Sox, though even that isn't guaranteed to result in many at-bats for Yoshida.
Mar 19 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Yoshida (shoulder) threw out to 90 feet Tuesday but still has "a long way to go" before he's ready to play the corner outfield, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off October surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Yoshida is operating with no restrictions at the plate this spring, as he's made nine starts in Grapefruit League play as a designated hitter while producing a .321 average and .785 OPS over 28 plate appearances. However, because Rafael Devers (shoulders) won't be cleared to play third base before the end of the spring and appears set to open the season as Boston's primary DH, the Red Sox are unlikely to make room on the active roster for Yoshida if he's not an option in the outfield. Yoshida will likely continue to extend his throwing distance over the final week of the spring, but he appears ticketed for a stint on the injured list to begin the season. He'll presumably need to play left field in a few minor-league rehab games before the Red Sox are comfortable activating him.
Mar 18 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Yoshida (shoulder) will "most likely" begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida hit his first Grapefruit League home run Tuesday and his "swing is there," per Cora. However, the 31-year-old is currently throwing from just 100 feet as he comes back from right shoulder surgery, and the Red Sox want him to have no restrictions in the outfield before he joins the active roster. With Rafael Devers (shoulders) expected to open the season at designated hitter and Boston's three outfield spots spoken for, Yoshida's role when he is ready to make his season debut is uncertain.
Mar 15 2025Yoshida (shoulder) is still building out his throwing program and may not be ready to play in the outfield by the end of camp, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has been limited to DH duties during Grapefruit League games. Boston manager Alex Cora said it's important that Yoshida be able to play the outfield, so it's possible Yoshida opens the season on the injured list while building up his throwing.
Mar 11 2025Yoshida (shoulder) is likely to begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has seen action in five games this spring at designated hitter, but his throwing progression has been built up to just 60 feet as he comes back from right shoulder surgery and it appears the Red Sox would like him to be available to play the outfield before he's included on the roster. Rafael Devers (shoulders) currently appears likely to open the season as Boston's DH, so it's not clear what kind of role Yoshida will have once he joins the active roster.
Mar 3 2025Yoshida served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida made his Grapefruit League debut Sunday and made an immediate impact. He came to the plate with the bases loaded in the first inning and delivered a ground-rule double then singled and drove in a run in his next at-bat. Yoshida has been slowed in the early weeks of camp as he completes rehab from a labral tear in his right shoulder, which will limit him to DH for now. Boston manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com that Yoshida is "still at 45 feet" in his throwing program. That suggests he may not be ready for the Opening Day roster if limited only to DH. The Red Sox are much deeper than when Yoshida signed with the club in 2023, and there's no urgency to rush him into an everyday role.
Mar 1 2025Yoshida (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida will be limited to DH during his first several appearances, as he's only progressed to throwing from 45 feet out since undergoing surgery on his right labrum in October. If he's not ready to return to the field by the end of spring, the Red Sox may opt to put him on the injured list for the beginning of the season.
Feb 28 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida (shoulder) is ready to serve as a designated hitter in Grapefruit League contests, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when exactly he'll make his spring debut, but it sounds like it should be any day now. Yoshida's throwing program currently has him throwing at just 45 feet as he returns from surgery to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder, so it will be a while before he's ready to play the outfield. It's not clear whether the Red Sox would consider carrying Yoshida on their Opening Day roster if he's not yet able to play the field.
Feb 26 2025Yoshida (shoulder) received clearance Wednesday to participate in live batting practice, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has been eased into workouts this spring as he comes back from last October's surgery to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder. The hope remains that he will be ready in time for Opening Day, and his clearance to take live BP in late February aligns with that timeline. Yoshida will likely be ready to serve as a designated hitter in Grapefruit League games before long, but the Red Sox will want him to show he can handle playing the outfield before they deem him ready for Opening Day.
Feb 18 2025Yoshida (shoulder) said Tuesday that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida seemed less sure of his Opening Day availability at the Red Sox' Fan Fest in January, but as camp kicks off he appears confident he and his surgically repaired right shoulder will be ready. What role Yoshida will ultimately fill is in question. He had been pegged for designated hitter, but the Red Sox could prefer to use Rafael Devers in that spot while Alex Bregman takes over at third base. Yoshida has also been on the trade block this offseason, but so far Boston hasn't found any takers.
Feb 6 2025Yoshida (shoulder) said at January's Fan Fest that he would not confirm his timeline would make him ready for the start of the regular season, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was set to begin swinging a bat by late January and throwing by March. He spent much of the winter in Boston with team trainers rehabbing from October shoulder surgery. Entering the third season of a five-year deal, Yoshida hasn't been able to stay healthy, which has impacted production. He'll likely serve as Boston's primary designated hitter, where he spent all but one game in 2024, and could see some starts in the outfield.
Jan 13 2025Red Sox manager Alex Cora said last week during the team's Fenway Fest fan event that Yoshida (shoulder) being able to play the outfield in 2025 "would be great for the roster," Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was a full-time designated hitter in 2024, playing the outfield for just one inning in an emergency situation. The Red Sox had indicated previously that Yoshida's lack of time in the field was simply due to the club having better defensive options. However, Cora is now saying it was mainly because of Yoshida being compromised physically by a labral tear in his right shoulder, which he eventually had surgery on in early October. The hope is that Yoshida will be ready for Opening Day and it sounds like he could see a little outfield duty in 2025 for the Red Sox. That's if he's still with the team, of course, as his name has been bandied about in trade rumors.
Dec 30 2024Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday that Yoshida (shoulder) is "making a ton of progress" and should be swinging a bat during spring training, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida underwent surgery in early October to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder. He's expected to be ready for Opening Day if all goes well during his rehab, and it sounds like he's checked off the necessary boxes thus far. Yoshida's name has come up in trade rumors this offseason, and while it appears the Red Sox would be happy to get out from under the $55.8 million he's still owed, they haven't been able to find any takers so far.
Oct 16 2024Yoshida underwent surgery Oct. 3 to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hope is that Yoshida will be ready in time for Opening Day, although it's not clear how limited, if at all, he will be during spring training. Yoshida slashed .280/.349/.415 with 10 home runs over 108 games for Boston this season as its full-time designated hitter.
Sep 29 2024Yoshida may have right shoulder surgery soon, Carlos Yamazaki of Tokyo Sports Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida also expressed frustration about not getting enough at-bats and being a full-time designated hitter this year, per Chris Ryan of New Hampshire Today. Yoshida, 31, slashed .280/.349/.415 with 10 home runs, 45 runs, 56 RBI and two steals in 108 games this year. He will be UT-only next year in fantasy in the vast majority of formats after getting just one start in the outfield.
Sep 28 2024Yoshida isn't in the Red Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida went 1-for-11 while starting each of Boston's last three games, and he'll get a chance to catch his breath Saturday. Mickey Gasper will work as Boston's DH and bat fifth.
Sep 23 2024Yoshida is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler O'Neill (back) is being eased back into the lineup at designated hitter after sitting out the Red Sox's last two games, so Yoshida will take a seat. Yoshida is on the bench for the second time over the last four games, with both absences coming versus right-handed pitching.
Sep 20 2024Yoshida is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins are starting a right-hander in David Festa, but the left-handed-hitting Yoshida will nonetheless begin this one on the bench. After an excellent July and August, Yoshida is slashing just .231/.286/.365 so far in September. Tyler O'Neill will be Boston's designated hitter Friday.
Sep 15 2024Yoshida will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth against the Yankees on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the Yankees are sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound Sunday, the lefty-hitting Yoshida will be in the lineup while Rob Refsnyder (wrist) remains sidelined. Yoshida is slashing .198/.283/.302 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 99 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season.
Sep 14 2024Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his 10th of the season, which ended a stretch of 68 at-bats without a long ball. After a scorching start to the second half, Yoshida has cooled off over the last month, posting a .246/.288/.362 line with six RBI over the last 20 games.
Sep 12 2024Yoshida isn't in Boston's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Nestor Cortes set to start on the hill for New York, the lefty-hitting Yoshida will step out of the lineup to begin Boston's four-game series with the Pinstripes. Tyler O'Neill will fill in as the Red Sox's designated hitter and bat fourth.
Sep 9 2024Yoshida is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitting Yoshida has mostly been an everyday player this season when healthy, but this marks the second time in a row he's began a game on the bench against a lefty (in this case, Cade Povich). Tyler O'Neill is getting a start at designated hitter for Boston.
Sep 7 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida will take a seat Saturday as the White Sox trot out left-hander Garrett Crochet. Rob Refsnyder will take over at DH and bat third.
Aug 30 2024Yoshida isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making nine consecutive starts at DH, Yoshida will take a seat Friday against Detroit. Rafael Devers slots in at DH while Nick Sogard plays third base.
Aug 19 2024Yoshida went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in a loss to Houston on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida began the game on the bench but pinch hit for Connor Wong in the sixth inning. The 31-year-old came through with a big knock, swatting a two-run homer to left field to give Boston a two-run lead. The long ball also extended Yoshida's hitting streak to seven games, during which he's batting an absurd .632 (12-for-19) with two homers, six RBI, six runs and four walks.
Aug 17 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida will dodge a matchup with southpaw Cade Povich, yielding to Connor Wong at DH. Yoshida is 8-for-13 with a home run, four RBI and four runs scored in his last four games.
Aug 6 2024Yoshida went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run single in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida entered the week on an 0-for-13 skid, but he's torched the Royals for six hits over the first two games of this series. Three of those knocks have gone for extra bases, including his solo shot in the third inning Tuesday. The 31-year-old is up to a .279/.353/.406 slash line with six homers, 37 RBI, 30 runs scored, 11 doubles and no stolen bases over 64 contests this year while serving as the Red Sox's primary designated hitter.
Aug 5 2024Yoshida went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two runs Monday in a 9-5 win against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: None of Yoshida's hits knocked in a run, but he did score twice in the victory. The big performance snapped a four-game hitless stretch during which the DH had gone 0-for-13. This was Yoshida's second four-hit effort of the campaign.
Jul 29 2024Yoshida went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 14-7 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida continued his hot stretch with another three hits on Monday and tying a season-high with four RBI. Over his last 20 games, Yoshida is hitting .347 with 20 RBI, and he's hit three of five home runs this season in that span. The 31-year-old has been playing regularly since returning from the injured list on June 11 and has settled into a key role in the middle of the Red Sox lineup.
Jul 28 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has an .875 OPS in eight games since the All-Star break but will head to the bench Sunday as lefty Carlos Rodon takes the mound for New York. Danny Jansen will make his Red Sox debut at designated hitter in the series finale.
Jul 27 2024Yoshida went 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida had the decisive blow in a wild game at Fenway Park. His eighth-inning, two-run single broke a 7-7 tie. He earlier produced a run on a sacrifice fly and scored on Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer in the seventh. Yoshida is batting .267/.344/.372 with four home runs, 28 RBI and 21 runs over 55 games this season.
Jul 24 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was included in the Red Sox's initial lineup, but he ended up being scratched after Boston opted to shift Rafael Devers (shoulder) to the designated-hitter spot after he got banged up in Tuesday's 6-0 win. Romy Gonzalez will shift from second base to third base, while Jamie Westbrook will enter the lineup at second base.
Jul 20 2024Yoshida will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida will get a breather as Boston faces left-hander Justin Wrobleski. Tyler O'Neill will handle the designated hitter role while Romy Gonzalez enters the lineup at shortstop after some shuffling.
Jul 12 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has a .923 OPS with five extra-base hits and 12 RBI over his past 14 games, but he'll head to the bench Friday as lefty Cole Ragans pitches for Kansas City. Tyler O'Neill will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Rob Refsnyder picks up a start in the outfield.
Jul 11 2024Yoshida went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional RBI in Thursday's 7-0 win against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida put Boston on the board in the first inning with a two-run single and capped the team's scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth. He finished with his fourth multi-hit effort through nine games in July. Yoshida is batting .333 (12-for-36) over that stretch with two long balls, 11 RBI and five runs.
Jul 6 2024Yoshida went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Red Sox down 3-1 in the ninth inning, Yoshida crushed a Clay Holmes sinker deep to right field, tying the game and setting the stage for further heroics from Ceddanne Rafaela in the 10th. It was Yoshida's third homer of the season and first since April 20, snapping a 21-game drought that included a six-week absence due to a thumb injury. The 30-year-old may be feeling 100 percent again, however -- over his last nine games, he's batting .364 (12-for-33) with two doubles in addition to Friday's long ball.
Jun 23 2024Yoshida is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cincinnati sending southpaw Nick Lodolo to the mound Sunday, the lefty-hitting Yoshida will begin the game in the dugout. He went 0-for-8 over the first two games of the series, and since returning from a thumb injury June 11, he's gone 4-for-34 with one RBI. Rob Refsnyder will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat second.
Jun 18 2024Yoshida (hand) will DH and bat sixth Tuesday against Toronto, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was hit in the hand by a pitch Sunday and was precautionarily held out of Monday's game against the Blue Jays with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Toronto. As expected, Yoshida will be back in action Tuesday, filling his usual DH role. In five games this month, Yoshida is batting 2-for-17 (.118 ) with a double and a run scored.
Jun 17 2024Yoshida (hand) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was lifted from Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees in the seventh inning after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but his removal might have been precautionary more than anything. According to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald, the lefty-hitting Yoshida's absence from the lineup Monday is a pre-planned decision, as the Blue Jays are bringing a lefty (Yusei Kikuchi) to the hill, and the Red Sox wanted to give outfielder Tyler O'Neill a day off from playing defense and instead use him as a designated hitter. Assuming his hand isn't bothering him, Yoshida should re-enter the lineup Tuesday, when the Red Sox are scheduled to face right-hander Chris Bassitt.
Jun 12 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida returned from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and started at designated hitter in Boston's 4-1 loss, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Though he should serve as Boston's primary DH now that he's healthy again, Yoshida will give way to Tyler O'Neill on Wednesday. O'Neill missed the Red Sox's previous three games and is being eased back into the lineup in a non-defensive role, but he should eventually see regular starts in the corner outfield to keep the DH spot open for Yoshida.
Jun 11 2024The Red Sox activated Yoshida (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida has been sidelined since late April with a strained left thumb but recently was able to play in a couple rehab games with Triple-A Worcester, clearing the way for his return. He returns to a .275/.348/.388 slash line and will operate as Boston's primary designated hitter.
Jun 10 2024Yoshida (thumb) was the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida served as Worcester's DH on back-to-back days to kick off a rehab assignment. Getting him time in the field is not as important as the plate appearances, as Yoshida is expected to be Boston's primary DH. He'll meet with the team's decision-makers Monday to evaluate his progression, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe. The club hopes he can be activated later this week.
Jun 9 2024Yoshida (thumb) started as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a rehab game for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida played the first of two rehab games as the DH for Worcester and said that he felt no pain coming out of either contest, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. He'll serve as Worcester's DH again Sunday, and the Red Sox hope to have him back from the 10-day injured list by the end of the week.
Jun 3 2024Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that he's hopeful Yoshida (thumb) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment later this week, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cora's comments came one day after Yoshida took live batting practice on the field and reported no issues with his strained left thumb, which has kept him out of action since April 28. Though the skipper didn't offer up a firm timeline for when Yoshida might be activated from the 10-day injured list, the 30-year-old may only need a handful of games in the minors this weekend before he's deemed ready to rejoin the Red Sox. Once activated, Yoshida should settle in as Boston's primary designated hitter, though he's likely to sit frequently against left-handed pitching.
Jun 1 2024Yoshida (thumb) took live batting practice in Boston on Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was able to take another step in his recovery from the strained left thumb that has sidelined him since May 1. The outfielder said Saturday that he is "over the injury and it's a matter of building up," according to Abraham. Yoshida will likely need to embark on a multi-start rehab assignment prior to being activated from the injured list.
May 31 2024Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida (thumb) is expected to take batting practice Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida began hitting off a tee Friday and will take his next step toward returning from a strained left thumb. A timetable for return has yet to be established, but Yoshida seems to be well on his way to reinstatement.
May 30 2024Yoshida (thumb) is set to begin swinging a bat in the upcoming days, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the first real sign that Yoshida is working his way back to playing again. He was placed on the injured list May 1 and spent most of the month shut down from baseball activities. When he does begin swinging, Yoshida will wear a hand guard over the injured thumb.
May 10 2024Yoshida got a third opinion on his left thumb and said Friday that the injury wouldn't require surgery, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida is battling a strained left thumb and, up until this point, surgery was not off the table. After seeing his third specialist, it's been decided that he'll be able to go straight into rehab without it. Manager Alex Cora said it will still be weeks until Yoshida can resume swinging a bat, per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald.
May 8 2024Yoshida is still experiencing discomfort in his left thumb and will be examined by a specialist Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida could receive additional opinions, noting Wednesday that he's been told he's dealing with "a rare injury" and is still figuring out the best way to proceed with his recovery. He's been out for all of May with the injury, and a timetable for his return from the 10-day injured list remains up in the air.
May 3 2024Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida will get a second opinion on his strained left thumb, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cora previously said Thursday that Yoshida may need to undergo surgery on his thumb after straining it during Sunday's win over the Cubs, but the 30-year-old will wait to hear from another doctor before determining the best course of action. Yoshida has slashed .275/.348/.388 with 11 RBI across 89 plate appearances this season, and an update on his status should be available within the next several days.
May 2 2024Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Yoshida might require surgery on his injured left thumb, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida was placed on the injured list Wednesday with what has been termed a left thumb strain. Cora noted Thursday that the medical staff is still gathering information regarding the injury before a decision is made on next steps for Yoshida, but it appears surgery is one of the possibilities. More clarity on the designated hitter's status should be available by the weekend.
May 1 2024The Red Sox placed Yoshida on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left thumb strain, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: MRI results revealed a strain in Yoshida's left thumb after he jammed his hand during Sunday's game against the Cubs, and there is no telling whether or not the 30-year-old outfielder will be able to return when eligible May 10. The newly signed Dominic Smith will take Yoshida's place on the active roster.
Apr 30 2024Yoshida (hand) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida jammed his left hand during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs and was not listed in the Red Sox lineup Tuesday. While he's technically active for the contest, he's unlikely to play. Fantasy managers should have a better idea about the severity of the injury after the results of Wednesday's MRI come back. In the meantime, Tyler O'Neill should handle DH duties.
Apr 28 2024Yoshida exited Sunday's 6-5 win over the Cubs in the sixth inning due to a left hand injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida jammed his left hand on a groundout in his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning, ultimately leaving the game after the top of the sixth inning. Considering the outfielder was able remain in the game as long as he did and even record a hit in his second at-bat, it's possible that the injury is minor. The team will determine if he needs X-rays during Monday's off day, and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Apr 27 2024Yoshida went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida did not start the previous five games, as the Red Sox utilized Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill at designated hitter as they returned from injuries. He did his best to make up for lost time Saturday, doubling in a run while also adding three singles. While he has been used very little this week, the expectation is that Yoshida will remain the team's primary DH moving forward.
Apr 26 2024Yoshida is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marks the fourth straight game that Yoshida has been absent from the lineup. Rafael Devers is getting another start at designated hitter Friday and the Red Sox don't seem to trust Yoshida's defense in the outfield, leading to him receiving just one plate appearance so far this week. The plan is for Devers to return to third base Saturday, with Yoshida being used at DH that day.
Apr 25 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Red Sox manager Alex Cora insisted prior to Wednesday's game against the Guardians that Yoshida was still the team's everyday designated hitter. However, he's now out of the lineup for a third straight contest and for the sixth time in eight games, with all but one of those absences coming versus righties. Rafael Devers will start at DH again Thursday as he comes back from a knee issue, and Yoshida presumably will be back in the lineup once Devers is ready to return to third base. Clearly, the club has little faith in Yoshida's glove, as he's played just one inning in left field this season.
Apr 24 2024Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Guardians that Yoshida is still viewed as the team's primary designated hitter, despite being on the bench for two straight matchups with right-handed starting pitchers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "He's an everyday DH, man," Cora said of Yoshida. "I don't know what the big deal is. [Tyler] O'Neill had to DH [on Tuesday]. [Rafael Devers] had to DH [on Wednesday]." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida's consecutive absences from the lineup created some question regarding whether the 30-year-old was still viewed as an everyday player after struggling to a .250/.333/.375 slash line through the Red Sox's first 24 games of the season, but Cora dispelled the notion that Yoshida's role was being downsized. The skipper noted that the Red Sox's injury situation was largely responsible for Yoshida being excluded from the lineup, as O'Neill was limited to DH duties when he came off the 7-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's 4-1 loss, and Devers was eased back in as a DH on Wednesday after having not played in a week due to a bone bruise in his left knee. O'Neill returned to his usual spot in left field Wednesday, but Devers may need another day or two as a DH before the Red Sox clear him to play third base. Since the Red Sox aren't keen on having Yoshida play in the corner outfield, he could miss out on more starts until Devers is back at third base on a full-time basis.
Apr 23 2024Yoshida is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Cleveland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshida sat Sunday against a left-handed starter and is on the bench again Tuesday with righty Ben Lively on the mound for the Guardians. Tyler O'Neill (concussion) is back from the injured list and starting at designated hitter.
Apr 20 2024Yoshida went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old outfielder took Mitch Keller deep in the sixth inning for Boston's final runs. Yoshida has only two homers on the season, but they've both come in his last five games. On the season, he's slashing .250/.325/.375 with nine runs and 10 RBI in 20 contests.