Masataka Yoshida - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Diamondbacks try to stop road losing streak, take on the Red Sox

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to end their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Boston Red Sox

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Out until near end of season Interim manager Chad Tracy reveled that Yoshida has a "significant" left hamstring injury that will keep him out until the near end of the season at minimum, Tim Healey of The Bost...

Impact Yoshida was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due the hamstring strain with the hope of returning at the beginning of September. However, it appears that the designated hitter runs the possibility of missing the rest of the regular season. He is set to get multiple opinions and imaging done to evaluate his best course of action.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

"This gotta be racist" - Fans mock Red Sox sportscaster over embarrassing Masataka Yoshida IL announcement blunder Boston Red Sox slugger designated hitter Masataka Yoshida exited Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a hamstring injury.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is sidelined by a strained left hamstring

The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Shelved with hamstring strain The Red Sox placed Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact Boston recalled catcher/designated hitter Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to join the active roster as a replacement for Yoshida, who is likely to be shelved into September while he recovers from the left hamstring strain he sustained during Saturday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. Adley Rutschman will serve as Boston's designated hitter in place of Yoshida in Sunday's series finale, but interim manager Chad Tracy could elect to rotate in a number of players at that spot in the lineup while Yoshida is on the mend.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IL The Red Sox are expected to place Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Pirates, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Boston intends to call up Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to join the active roster as a replacement for Yoshida, who strained his left hamstring while legging out a double during Saturday's 4-0 win. Per MLB.com, the Red Sox are planning for Yoshida to miss more than the minimum 10 days, with the 33-year-old unlikely to return until September. Gasper could be an option to take over Yoshida's role as the primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, though interim manager Chad Tracy may prefer to rotate a number of different players in that lineup spot.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brutal News for Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida, Justin Slaten The Boston Red Sox aren't at full strength right now.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Red Sox announce Masataka Yoshida update after exit from game The Red Sox DH immediately signaled to the dugout in pain.

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Pirates and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox' Masataka Yoshida exits game with left hamstring tightness Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida exited Saturday's game against the Pirates with left hamstring tightness.

4 DAYS AGO • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida leaves game vs. Pirates with left hamstring tightness

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yoshida exits after suffering left leg injury on third-inning double PITTSBURGH – Just hours after Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy had his most positive injury update in weeks, revealing that three key play...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Red Sox Lose Masataka Yoshida to Midgame Injury: What We Know At a time when the Boston Red Sox could ill afford to sacrifice any offense, they lost one of their more consistent hitters. Masataka Yoshid...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Removed early from Saturday's game Yoshida left Saturday's game early in the top of the third inning against the Pirates after sliding into second base on a double, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Yoshida slid headfirst into second base after legging out a double and came up limping before being removed from the game in the third inning. Anthony Seigler pinch-ran for Yoshida at second base and will remain in the game as Boston's designated hitter. If Yoshida is to miss time, Romy Gonzalez would be a potential replacement after logging a four-hit game Saturday with Triple-A Worcester.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cease strikes out Masataka Yoshida | 08/11/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM

Moves past illness, rejoins lineup Yoshida (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After sitting out the previous two games while recovering from a bug that had been making its way around the Red Sox clubhouse, Yoshida has made enough progress in his recovery from the ailment to rejoin the lineup. The Red Sox will hope that the abbreviated absence won't disrupt Yoshida's rhythm at the plate; over his last seven games, he's gone 10-for-27 with a home run, three doubles, two walks, seven RBI and five runs.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Max Muncy's tiebreaking RBI lifts A's past Red Sox for their first series win since mid-June

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double off the Green Monster against closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning and the Athletics rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for their firs...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Battling illness Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that a bug has been making its way around the clubhouse, and Yoshida appears to be the latest victim. Though Yoshida will remain out of the starting nine for a second straight game, he may have been on the bench anyway even if fully healthy since the Red Sox are giving Wilyer Abreu a day off from playing right field while he manages a calf issue but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact After he taking a seat against Athletics left-hander Gage Jump in Saturday's 7-3 loss, the left-handed-hitting Yoshida now finds himself on the bench versus a righty (J.T. Ginn) in the series finale. Yoshida should still be included in the lineup against righties more often than not, as his absence Sunday looks to be the result of right fielder Wilyer Abreu being eased back in as the Red Sox's designated hitter after a sore calf kept him from playing Saturday.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Another multi-hit game Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Yoshida extended Boston's lead to 8-0 in the fourth inning with an RBI double before adding to the lead with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. It was the 17th multi-hit game of the season for Yoshida, five of which have come over his last seven games, during which he's gone 10-for-27 with seven RBI and four extra-base hits.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tolle has career-high 14 strikeouts, Red Sox beat A's 13-1 for 9th straight win

Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in six innings, Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Homers in multi-hit effort Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Yoshida opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning before adding a solo homer in the third frame. Sunday's long ball snapped a 14-game extra-base-hit drought for the 33-year-old, who went 8-for-40 (.200) during that dry spell. On the year, he's hitting .264/.341/.388 with five homers, 22 RBI, 30 runs and two stolen bases across 77 contests.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bash three home runs in the 3rd | 08/02/2026 Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu crush back-to-back home runs before Masataka Yoshida goes yard for three home runs in the 3rd

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

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