Masataka Yoshida - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Records three hits in win Yoshida went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Angels.

Impact Yoshida's third single of the day in the seventh inning upped Boston's lead to 7-3. This was the first appearance five games for Yoshida, who is part of a rotation at designated hitter. He's hit safely in four straight games (7-for-13) with a double, a home run and two RBI during that stretch.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Yoshida is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact He'll be on the bench Wednesday while southpaw Andrew Alvarez starts for the Nationals, and the left-handed-hitting Yoshida's opportunities versus righties could soon dry up as well. The Red Sox have already been using Yoshida as a part-time player versus righties of late while he's put together an uninspiring .246/.329/.345 slash line (88 wRC+) in those matchups for the season. With Yoshida having been limited to just five starts in the outfield, he's not providing much defensive value to offset the lack of production he's provided out of the designated-hitter spot.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Yoshida went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.

Impact Yoshida started it early with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning. It was just the second homer of the season for Yoshida, who has been deployed as a leadoff four times within the last two weeks. Overall, the outfielder's role hasn't changed since the start of the season, even with the continued absence of Roman Anthony (finger). He's been limited mostly to designated hitter and pinch-hitting opportunities.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bennett's strong start, Masataka Yoshida's HR off Gerrit Cole carry Red Sox past Yankees 4-1

Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day,...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Masataka Yoshida's leadoff home run (2) | 06/27/2026 Masataka Yoshida gives the Red Sox an early 1-0 lead as he hits a leadoff home run to right-center field and collects his second homer of 20...

JUNE 27 • MLB.COM

Sitting again Sunday Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Yoshida will hit the bench for the third time in four games, despite the Red Sox facing right-handed starting pitchers in each of those contests. With Yoshida having cobbled together an underwhelming .248/.329/.331 slash line over 164 plate appearances on the season, the Red Sox appear ready to scale back his role to see if another player can inject some life into the offense.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Yoshida went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Yoshida has hit safely in his last five games, going 6-for-18 (.333) in that span. The 32-year-old has settled into a part-time role lately as he battles Mickey Gasper for playing time as the designated hitter. Yoshida is hitting .248 on the year and has added a .660 OPS, one home run, two steals, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored over 164 plate appearances. His plate discipline remains pretty good, but with less power than ever, Yoshida doesn't add much in fantasy.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup as leadoff man Yoshida will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After being left out of the lineup for the first two contests of the series even with the Rangers sending a pair of right-handers to the hill, Yoshida will make his return to the starting nine as Boston's table setter. Mickey Gasper filled those duties the previous two games, but he'll head to the bench Sunday while he manages a tight groin. If Gasper's groin issue is only a short-term concern, Yoshida might have to settle for a part-time role while he's running cold at the plate. Since the start of June, Yoshida has gone 2-for-18 with a 1:6 BB:K in five games.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for series opener Yoshida is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact The Rays are having left-hander Ian Seymour open the game, so the left-handed-hitting Yoshida will begin Monday's contest on the bench. In Yoshida's stead, the Red Sox will go with Mickey Gasper at designated hitter.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Atones for miscue Yoshida went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over Cleveland.

Impact Yoshida's two run-single during a six-run seventh inning gave Boston a lead it never relinquished. The go-ahead hit atoned for a fourth-inning miscue, when he lost sight of a fly ball in left field that led to the Guardians taking a lead. Yoshida is getting regular work with Roman Anthony's rehab from a finger injury taking longer than originally anticipated. The outfield/DH logjam that had limited Yoshida's playing time earlier in the season has cleared up for the time being.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought

Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee had a front row seat as the bullpen had one of its worst innings of the year as Boston rallied for a 9-4 win.

JUNE 1 • FOX SPORTS

Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought

Red Sox break through with 6 runs in the 7th to defeat Guardians 9-4

Masataka Yoshida had the go-ahead single during a six-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Yoshida sparks another late-inning rally to win the series in Cleveland CLEVELAND -- In the bottom of the fifth inning at Progressive Field on Sunday, Masataka Yoshida made a pivotal blunder when he lost a flybal...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

Red Sox erupt for six runs in the 7th | 05/31/2026 The Red Sox erupt for six runs in the 7th inning, highlighted by Masataka Yoshida's go-ahead two-run single and Caleb Durbin's two-run tripl...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

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.

MAY 28 • 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

MAY 28 • 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.

MAY 28 • 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...

MAY 24 • 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.

MAY 24 • 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.

MAY 24 • 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

MAY 24 • 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.

MAY 24 • 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

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