Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida had a difficult year in 2024, as he was limited to just 108 games by a thumb injury that wound up causing tension between him and the Red Sox front office. On top of that, Yoshida played just one inning in the outfield last year and was utilized as a platoon player with…

Masataka Yoshida had a difficult year in 2024, as he was limited to just 108 games by a thumb injury that wound up causing tension between him and the Red Sox front office. On top of that, Yoshida played just one inning in the outfield last year and was utilized as a platoon player with…

The best-case scenario for the Red Sox involves shipping Yoshida somewhere else prior to spring training, but that appears highly unlikely at this juncture given how much he's owed ($55.6 million) over the next three years. The 31-year-old designated hitter underwent right shoulder surgery back in early October, so it's pretty remarkable that he'll be ready to resume swinging by spring training. It's unclear whether he'll be a full-go by Opening Day, but it doesn't appear that he's facing a lengthy absence to open next year.