Masataka Yoshida - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Out of lineup Thursday Yoshida is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com

Impact Yoshida will sit out of today's game due to left-hander Chris Sale in line as the opposing starter for Atlanta. Boston will opt to go with Andruw Monasterio as the DH batting fifth in today's lineup. Yoshida has only recorded 15 at-bats against left-handed pitching this campaign with just a .200/.250/.333 slash line.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox snap 5-game losing streak, beat Braves 8-0 behind Early's pitching effort

Connelly Early struck out seven in seven innings, Jarren Duran homered, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 to snap a five-game losing streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox lineup: Mickey Gasper again starting at C, Masataka Yoshida at DH Mickey Gasper is starting at catcher for the Red Sox for the second straight game Wednesday.

3 DAYS AGO • MASSLIVE.COM

Twins complete three-game sweep over Red Sox with 6-5 win at soggy Fenway Park

Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park to complete a three-game swee...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits first homer in loss Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.

Impact Yoshida got the Red Sox on the board with a solo shot in the second inning, his first homer of the campaign. It also marked the 34-year-old's first multi-hit effort dating back to May 6, as he entered Sunday just 5-for-33 over his previous 13 games since that date. For the year, he's slashing .263/.355/.379 with one home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored and one steal across 110 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Mayer singles on a ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin. Masataka Yoshida scores. | 05/24/2026 Marcelo Mayer singles on a ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin. Masataka Yoshida scores.

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's solo home run (1) | 05/24/2026 Masataka Yoshida homers on a fly ball to right field, tying the game 1-1 in the 2nd inning

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida is a frustratingly old-school star in Red Sox's lineup He's here to take walks and hit balls hard. And he's all out of hard hits.

6 DAYS AGO • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Idle Saturday Yoshida isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Yoshida notched a base hit in each of Boston's games during its last series against Kansas City, but he'll move to the bench for a second straight game Saturday. His absence will allow Mickey Gasper to serve as the DH, batting second.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras' homer and Sonny Gray's strong outing

Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Masataka Yoshida triples in the 4th | 05/18/2026 Masataka Yoshida lines a triple to left-center field with two outs in the top of the 4th

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2

Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday night

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Masataka Yoshida's RBI sacrifice fly | 05/16/2026 Masataka Yoshida sacrafice fly scores

MAY 17 • MLB.COM

Sitting against right-hander Yoshida is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Even with right-hander Spencer Strider on the mound, interim manager Chad Tracy is going with Mickey Gasper in the second spot in the lineup at designated hitter. Yoshida is 7-for-24 at the plate this month but has just one extra-base hit and zero RBI since April 19.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Receives uptick in playing time Yoshida started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay.

Impact Yoshida is getting an opportunity with Roman Anthony (wrist) landing on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Without Anthony, the lefty-batting Yoshida has started two consecutive games and should continue to get work whenever the Red Sox face a right-hander.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

The Red Sox should give Masataka Yoshida more playing time, but here's why they won't When the Boston Red Sox entered the 2026 season with four five outfielders, it meant one would always get less playing time. So far, that's...

MAY 8 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Sonny Gray shuts down Tigers in return from injury, Red Sox finish sweep with 4-0 win

Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Enters mid-game following injury Yoshida entered Monday's 5-4 win over the Tigers to play left field after Roman Anthony (wrist) was removed from the game. Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.

Impact Where former manager Alex Cora tried to weave Yoshida into starting lineups more consistently, interim manager Chad Tracy sees him more as a weapon off the bench -- the outfielder is 2-for-5 with two walks as a pinch hitter. He's started just once in the eight games since Boston's managerial change; however, with Anthony heading back to Boston for more testing, Yoshida could slip into the starting lineup Tuesday and/or Wednesday in left field or as the designated hitter. In limited run in 2026, Yoshida is slashing .296/.415/.370 with 10 walks, four doubles, five RBI and six runs scored over 65 plate appearances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4

Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Why the Red Sox starting Masataka Yoshida against the Yankees was actually bad news for Jarren Duran | Sporting News Rumors have been circulating about the two players.

APRIL 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to live stream Yankees vs Red Sox: MLB, TV channel The New York Yankees head to Fenway riding momentum into their rivalry clash with the Boston Red Sox, who are coming off an emotional comeba...

APRIL 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Red Sox star Masataka Yoshida can't be confined to the bench much longer | Sporting News He's doing way too good this season.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Abreu's slide, Yoshida's walk-off lead Red Sox Top 5 | 04/20/2026 Wilyer Abreu's slick sliding catch, Masataka Yoshida's walk-off single and more make the Red Sox Top 5

APRIL 20 • MLB.COM

Red Sox vs Tigers Game 2: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting lineups | April 18; MLB 2026 Season It required a tenth inning RBI single from pinch hitter Masataka Yoshida to separate the Boston Red Sox (8-11) and the Detroit Tigers (10-10) on Friday after a stellar effort from...

APRIL 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Masataka Yoshida walks it off in extras! | 04/17/2026 Masataka Yoshida hits a walk-off single in the 10th inning to win it for the Red Sox

APRIL 18 • MLB.COM

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