BOSTON--Former Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka passed along some advice to Masataka Yoshida, another Japanese star who came over to play for the Red Sox. “His advice to me: Boston is really ...

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from a right shoulder surgery that he had after the 2024 season.

After playing left field throughout his first season in Boston, Masataka Yoshida became relegated to full-time designated hitter duty in 2024. The explanation at the time was that the club had ...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said last week during the team's Fenway Fest fan event that Yoshida (shoulder) being able to play the outfield in 2025 "would be great for the roster," Chris Cotillo of ...

BOSTON — For the second straight winter, the Red Sox have entertained the idea of trading Masataka Yoshida with the knowledge that their roster would likely be more functional without him on it.

If there's one player every Boston Red Sox fan can agree is reasonable to trade away this winter, it's designated hitter Masataka Yoshida. Yoshida hasn't lived up to the contract he got two ...