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Masataka Yoshida's Breakout Helps Him Join Ichiro To Make MLB History In only took 20 games for Red Sox newcomer Masataka Yoshida to etch his name in Major League Baseball history.

APRIL 26, 2023 • NESN.COM

Extends streak with homer Yoshida went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 loss against the Orioles.

Impact Yoshida launched a home run off Tyler Wells to lead off the second inning, tying the game 1-1. Yoshida has now recorded a hit in seven straight contests, going 13-for-28 with three homers and 10 RBI in that span. The 29-year-old Yoshida has gotten off to quite a start in his first MLB season, slashing .276/.371/.461 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 13 runs scored and two stolen bases through 89 plate appearances.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida's diving catch | 04/26/2023 Masataka Yoshida makes a terrific diving catch on a sac fly in the 6th inning, potentially saving a couple of runs from scoring

APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's solo HR (4) | 04/26/2023 Masataka Yoshida puts the Red Sox on the board with a solo home run in the top of the 2nd inning, tying up the game at one apiece

APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

On impressive stretch Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Orioles.

Impact Yoshida busted out a six-game hit streak following an 0-for-18 slide. With multiple hits in five of those six games, Yoshida is 12-for-24 with a double, two home runs and nine RBI. He remains firmly in the middle of the order for an offense that ranks fourth in MLB with 5.76 runs per game.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida and James Outman headline Ben's Top 3 Rookies of the Week | Flippin' Bats

APRIL 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Homers twice Sunday Yoshida went 2-for-4 with two homers and six RBI in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Brewers.

Impact The Red Sox entered the eighth inning down 4-3 and finished up 12-5, largely in part due to the bat of Yoshida. He opened up the frame by going back-to-back with Justin Turner to give the Sox a 5-4 lead. He came back to the plate again and blew the game open with a grand slam to right field to extend the lead to 12-4. It was a breakout day for the rookie, and he rewarded fantasy managers who stayed patient with him with an unforgettable performance. Yoshida is now riding a four-game hit streak, and his lifted his slash line to .231/.329/.400 with three homers, 15 RBI, 11 runs and an 8:9 BB:K over 76 plate appearances. The 29-year-old also made mention that he's been working on his hitting mechanics and found a better one that works and is more comfortable for him. It certainly was on display Sunday and will hopefully continue to pay dividends moving forward.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Check out Yoshida's grand slam | 04/23/2023 Check out a unique look of Masataka Yoshida's first career grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers #CreatorCuts

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida talks two homers | 04/23/2023 Masataka Yoshida discusses hitting two home runs in the same inning, including a go-ahead homer and a grand slam

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's grand slam (3) | 04/23/2023 Masataka Yoshida hits a grand slam to right field for his second home run of the 8th inning, extending the Red Sox's lead to 12-4

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's two-homer 8th | 04/23/2023 Masataka Yoshida hits a go-ahead home run and a grand slam in the Red Sox's nine-run 8th inning against the Brewers

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's sac fly | 04/23/2023 Masataka Yoshida hits a sacrifice fly to right field to score Alex Verdugo and give the Red Sox a 1-0 lead over the Brewers in the 1st

APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's RBI double | 04/21/2023 Masataka Yoshida doubles to center field in the top of the 7th inning, scoring Justin Turner to extend the Red Sox lead to 5-3

APRIL 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Snaps slump Yoshida went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 11-5 win over Minnesota.

Impact Yoshida's third-inning single knocked in a run and snapped an 0-for-18 slide. He later singled in Boston's final run in the eighth. Yoshida has mostly batted fifth, but there isn't much in his .189/.317.264 slash line that indicates a middle-of-the-order bat. The best that can be said about his start is an exceptional 7.9 K% (five strikeouts in 63 plate appearances).

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida's RBI single | 04/20/2023 Masataka Yoshida grounds an RBI single to center field in the bottom of the 3rd inning to increase the Red Sox's lead to 3-0

APRIL 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Not in Wednesday's lineup Yoshida isn't starting Wednesday's game versus the Twins, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact An 0-for-14 stretch since April 11 has lowered Yoshida's average to a meager .167 - the rookie's pull-heavy approach has resulted in a ton of weak contact on the ground. Maybe a day off will help Yoshida reset and find his swing again.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Yoshida went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch as Boston's designated hitter in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Yoshida returned to the lineup after missing four games due to a hamstring injury. He had been available off the bench Friday and Saturday, but the Red Sox did not require him to take the field.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Yoshida (hamstring) is hitting sixth as the designated hitter for Sunday's game against the Angels, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact As Red Sox manager Alex Cora predicted, Yoshida is able to return from his hamstring tightness for Sunday's series finale. The outfielder won't handle outfield duties, but he should be ready to return to that role in the coming days. Justin Turner will play first base with Yoshida in the DH position.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Yoshida (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Rob Refsnyder will cover left field and bat third versus the Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. Justin Turner is the designated hitter. Yoshida will aim to return Sunday from the right hamstring tightness that has now cost him four straight games.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Sunday at latest Manager Alex Cora wouldn't say for certain that Yoshida (hamstring) will play Saturday against the Angels, but he said the outfielder will definitely be back by Sunday, Gabrielle S...

Impact It was reported earlier in the day that Yoshida would return Saturday, and that could still be in play, but it sounds like Cora doesn't want to fully commit to the Saturday return until he sees how Yoshida's hamstring is responding. Yoshida has only missed a couple games with the injury, making way for Rob Refsnyder in the short term.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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In line for Saturday return Yoshida (hamstring) will be back in the Red Sox' lineup Saturday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Yoshida is missing a third straight start Friday due to right hamstring tightness, but the Red Sox seem to just be exercising caution in giving him one more day of rest. The outfielder is sitting on a .680 OPS with one homer and two steals through 10 games.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Friday Yoshida (hamstring) remains out of the Red Sox' lineup for Friday's game versus the Angels.

Impact The team had expressed hope Yoshida would be ready to go Friday at the beginning of a homestand, but they've opted to give him at least one more day. Yoshida hasn't played since Tuesday because of a tight right hamstring. Rob Refsnyder is getting another start in left field.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Yoshida (hamstring) remains out of the Red Sox' lineup Thursday in Tampa Bay.

Impact It's the second straight game he'll miss with right hamstring tightness. The expectation is that Yoshida will be ready to go Friday when the Red Sox return home to host the Angels. Rob Refsnyder is in left field Thursday.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Friday Yoshida (hamstring) is expected back in the Red Sox' lineup Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yoshida was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup with a sore right hamstring and manager Alex Cora doesn't expect him to play in the series finale versus the Rays on Thursday, either. However, it sounds like Yoshida should be back out there when Boston returns home this weekend to take on the Angels.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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