Masataka Yoshida| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 296 | 82 | 38 | 8 | 40 | 24 | 43 | 2 | 0.277 | 18.3 |
| 2025 | 48 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0.229 | 2.1 |
| 2024 | 374 | 106 | 45 | 10 | 56 | 27 | 51 | 2 | 0.283 | 24.5 |
| 2023 | 537 | 155 | 71 | 15 | 72 | 34 | 81 | 8 | 0.289 | 38.7 |
| Date | News |
| 7/31/25 | No big deals because Red Sox refused to move their big league contributors at the trade deadline. With a focus on 2025, they decided to pursue upgrades to the big league roster instead of diminishing one area to bolster another. “Over the last two to three weeks, it became clear that all 26 guys on our roster were contributing to what we were doing,” said Breslow. Briefly, after Masataka Yoshida was activated from the injured list in early July – thus creating a roster bottleneck in which one of Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, or Yoshida would sit every night – the Sox appeared well positioned to deal an outfielder. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/31/sports/red-... |
| 7/29/25 | Red Sox Likely To Part Ways With 22-Year-Old Fan Favorite: Insider. The Boston Red Sox have still yet to figure out a long-term solution for their outfield logjam. Right now, the Red Sox can play all four starting outfielders and still have room for Masataka Yoshida or Rob Refsnyder at designated hitter. After the 2025 season, there's a strong chance Jarren Duran could be dealt, or perhaps Wilyer Abreu. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news... |
| 7/27/25 | 3 solutions for Red Sox to solve their outfield logjam before trade deadline. The Boston Red Sox remain in the Wild Card race as their heater before the All-Star break propelled them back into the conversation, but a few issues still linger on the roster. The outfield is playing incredibly well, but there are simply too many players to give all the talent consistent playing time. Breslow has made several successful moves to build this roster, which now seems just two pieces away from being a genuine World Series contender. With Masataka Yoshida returning and Alex Bregman healthy, questions about how to resolve the outfield logjam are growing louder. Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/3-solutions-for-red-sox... |
| 7/21/25 | In Red Sox lineup, Masataka Yoshida the odd man out vs. Phillies ace Monday night. Masataka Yoshida isn't starting Monday night in Phliadelphia. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com PHILADELPHIA — Sunday represented Masataka Yoshida's first start in the outfield since the end of the 2023 season . A day later, he'll get a chance to rest his legs as the Red Sox start the second half of their tough two-series road trip at Citizens Bank Park. Yoshida is Boston's odd man out against the Phillies and ace Zack Wheeler in the opener of a three-game series Monday. For the second straight game, Roman Anthony is Boston's designated hitter. Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu are starting in the outfield. Yoshida has hit .273 with two doubles Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/07/in-red-sox... |
| 7/20/25 | Masataka Yoshida adds defensive duties, playing left field for Red Sox. Yoshida had no qualms about putting on his glove, even on a cooler, slightly blustery summer afternoon at notoriously unpredictable Wrigley Field, saying his everyday pregame routine still includes outfield reps during batting practice. … My goal was to get back out there in the outfield when I got the surgery. It's been a long process but to be able to go back out there and play the outfield, it's really important for me. It's been a busy series for Yoshida, among the glut of outfielders that Cora juggles from day to day. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/20/sports/red-... |
| 7/18/25 | Red Sox Insider Predicts Trade Involving Boston Outfielder For No. 2 Starter. The Boston Red Sox's outfield is so talented that it might be too talented. Now that Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman have returned, the Red Sox's lineup is as healthy as it's been all season. The Red Sox have a logjam, but they don't necessarily need to address it now. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news... |
| 7/11/25 | Red Sox Lineup: Masataka Yoshida To Bench After Season Debut. Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder Masataka Yoshida made his long-awaited 2025 season debut on Wednesday night and helped the team finish a sweep against the Colorado Rockies with a 10-2 victory. Yoshida, who missed the first 93 games of the year due to a shoulder injury, went 3-for-4 with a double, one run scored and one RBI. Despite the huge effort, Yoshida will retreat to the bench for the series-opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. The 31-year-old's move to the bench likely has nothing to do with his performance, but more so due to the team's logjam in the outfield. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/07/red-sox-lineup-masataka-y... |
| 7/10/25 | How Red Sox Outfielder Is Handling Growing Lineup Logjam. The Boston Red Sox lineup got more crowded before the All-Star break. Boston already had four outfielders justifying regular reps before activating Masataka Yoshida from the injured list. Starting at designated hitter, he went 3-for-4 in a successful season debut Wednesday night. Wilyer Abreu nevertheless stayed in the starting lineup to belt his 18th home run as Boston's cleanup hitter. The 26-year-old had sat out three of the previous four games, all against left-handed starting pitchers. Following Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, via NESN's post-game coverage , Abreu discussed how he's handling sporadic playing time. “I always try to stay ready,” Abreu said. “I feel like everyone Source: https://nesn.com/2025/07/how-red-sox-outfielder-is... |
| 7/10/25 | Back with the Red Sox after an injury-plagued start of the season, Masataka Yoshida still has to prove he belongs. Don't dismiss Yoshida's three hits because they came against the dreadful Rockies. Yoshida saw 15 pitches over four at-bats and put the ball in play every time. “That's a big at-bat for us,” manager Alex Cora said. The Sox didn't need a lefthanded-hitting designated hitter with Devers on the roster and had Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Rob Refsnyder to play the outfield. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/09/sports/masa... |
| 7/10/25 | Yoshida leads Red Sox to sweep of Rockies with 10-2 win. - Advertisement - By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Masataka Yoshida went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI in his season debut after undergoing shoulder surgery in October, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep with a 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Carlos Narváez, Wilyer Abreu, Romy Gonzalez and Jarren Duran homered for the Red Sox, who matched a season best with their sixth straight win. Lucas Giolito (6-1) went six scoreless innings, giving up four hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Narváez led off the second inning with his eighth home run of the season. Abreu added a two-out, two-run homer in the fifth. Gonzalez hit a two-run homer Source: https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/07/yoshida-leads-red-... |
| 7/10/25 | Sean McAdam: Red Sox' playtime is over as schedule gets far more challenging. Post-game celebrations after easy wins will be tougher to come by over the next few weeks as the Red Sox' schedule becomes more demanding. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) Getty Images By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com BOSTON — Playtime is over. Now comes the hard part. The Red Sox took care of business over the last week, stomping on the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies. The former are merely bad; the latter are truly wretched. More Red Sox coverage Boston Red Sox hurler shouts out teammates for 'huge' play Boston Red Sox' Masataka Yoshida told Alex Cora he needed 'two games' Red Sox' Lucas Giolito closes out first half of season on upswing Red Sox reactions: Starter Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/07/red-sox-pl... |
| 7/09/25 | Red Sox Shakeup Includes Official Return Of Masataka Yoshida. The Boston Red Sox are officially getting outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida back into the lineup for the club's matchup against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. This has been the expectation for the last few days, but Boston made the news official on Wednesday afternoon. The Red Sox announced the move to activate Yoshida and also announced that Nate Eaton has been officially optioned to Triple-A and Nick Burdi was transferred to the 60-Day Injured List. "Reinstated outfielder Masataka Yoshida from the 60-Day Injured List," the team announced. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news... |
| 7/09/25 | Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News After Five Game Winning Streak. The Boston Red Sox will get a key left-handed bat back. Masataka Yoshida is set to return for his season debut. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/red-sox-announce-... |
| 7/09/25 | Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies. Masataka Yoshida is expected to be in the lineup when the Boston Red Sox try to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Before Boston's 10-2 triumph over Colorado on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Yoshida will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list and in the lineup as the team's designated hitter Wednesday night. Yoshida and Rob Refsnyder are expected to platoon in Boston's designated hitter spot, with Yoshida starting against right-handed pitchers. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/09/bas... |
| 7/08/25 | Red Sox Reportedly Make Tough Roster Decision To Clear Spot For Returning Slugger. With Masataka Yoshida set to return from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox had to make a tough decision to clear a roster spot for him. According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Red Sox reportedly demoted outfielder/third baseman Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester following their 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Eaton went 0-for-3 with a strikeout out of the leadoff spot before being replaced at third base by Marcelo Mayer, dropping his batting line to .250/.296/.333. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/07/red-sox-reportedly-make-t... |
| 7/07/25 | Red Sox expect offensive boost, highly anticipated season debut during Rockies series. The Boston Red Sox have been handed a golden opportunity to get hot at the right time, and they've begun taking advantage. In the final series before the All-Star break, Boston has already swept the NL East-worst Washington Nationals, and the Colorado Rockies, on pace to be the worst team of all time, will come to town for three games starting July 7. During the Rockies series, the Red Sox expect to activate Masataka Yoshida, who could help deepen their recently dominant offense. Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/red-sox-expect-offensiv... |
| 7/06/25 | Masataka Yoshida set to return from injury during Red Sox homestand. Yoshida entering the mix gives Alex Cora a "luxury" of lineup options. The post Masataka Yoshida set to return from injury during Red Sox homestand appeared first on Boston.com. Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2025/... |
| 7/05/25 | Red Sox Confirm Plan For Masataka Yoshida's Return. It won't be long before Masataka Yoshida returns to the Boston Red Sox. Yoshida has missed the entire 2025 season recovering from shoulder surgery, but the designated hitter began a rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Yoshida's season debut is imminent. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Saturday, per the Boston Globe's Tim Healey, that they expect to activate Yoshida during next week's homestand before the All-Star break. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/07/red-sox-confirm-plan-for-... |
| 7/03/25 | Red Sox Legend Shuts Down New Masataka Yoshida Update. The Boston Red Sox had a busy day on Wednesday. Boston took on the Cincinnati Reds in two games and split the doubleheader. It was shared on social media that Masataka Yoshida saw practice repetitions at first base with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. It came as a shock and MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo addressed the noise. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news... |
| 7/02/25 | 'We'll see what they do': Masataka Yoshida makes rehab start with Triple-A Worcester, takes grounders at first base pregame. Before Masataka Yoshida made his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester Wednesday, the Red Sox DH/outfielder fielded ground balls at first base. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/well-see-masataka... |
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