Red Sox Announce Masataka Yoshida News After Five Game Winning Streak

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Graves | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 11:50 AM ET

The Boston Red Sox are currently on a five-game winning streak as they continue their homestand against the Colorado Rockies.

In exciting news for fans, Masataka Yoshida is set to make his season debut at designated hitter during the series finale against Colorado.

After completing a five-game rehab assignment, Yoshida returned to Boston on Monday and is anticipated to provide a boost to the lineup. Though he may not command the same star power as Alex Bregman, Yoshida is known for his quality at-bats from the left side, making him a valuable asset for the Red Sox.

He will primarily serve as the designated hitter against right-handed pitchers, sharing that role with Rob Refsnyder.

Yoshida, 30, underwent right shoulder labral repair in the offseason. While he participated as a DH during Spring Training, he was not cleared in time to join the team at the start of the season. This issue became particularly relevant with Rafael Devers, who had been focusing solely on the DH position until he was traded to the San Francisco Giants.

To accommodate Yoshida on the roster, MassLive's Chris Cotillo reports that outfielder Nate Eaton, has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester.

Last season, Yoshida played in 108 games, finishing with a slash line of .280/.349/.415, including 10 home runs and 56 RBIs.