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Masataka Yoshida

#7 DH / Boston Red Sox / EXP: 2YRS Height: 5-8 Weight: 192 lb Age: 31 College: None Bats/Throws -/-

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Managing back issue

    Masataka Yoshida (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.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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Hits injured list

    The Boston Red Sox placed Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.Yoshida still isn't able to play defense as he works his way back from a right shoulder labral repair surgery, so he'll get a late start to the season. He's ramping up his throwing and could be ready to begin a rehab assignment before long. With the Red Sox seemingly committed to Rafael Devers as their full-time designated hitter in 2025, Yoshida could have difficulty finding regular at-bats once he's healthy.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Will move rehab to Triple-A

    Masataka Yoshida (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.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 Boston Red Sox, though even that isn't guaranteed to result in many at-bats for Yoshida.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Throwing, but not ready for field

    Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Masataka 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.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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Expected to open season on IL

    Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will "most likely" begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Still on throwing program

    Masataka Yoshida (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.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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Likely to start season on IL

    Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is likely to begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.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 Boston 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Makes spring debut

    Masataka Yoshida 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.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 Boston 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.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Making spring debut Sunday

    Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.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 Boston Red Sox may opt to put him on the injured list for the beginning of the season.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida: Ready to DH in spring games

    Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is ready to serve as a designated hitter in Grapefruit League contests, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.It's not clear when exactly he'll make his spring debut, but it should be soon. Yoshida's rehab program as he recovers from surgery to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder has him throwing from 45 feet, so it will be a while before he's ready to play the outfield. It's not clear whether the Boston Red Sox would consider carrying Yoshida on their Opening Day roster if he's not yet able to play the field.

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