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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 28
Royals Could Trade For This Red Sox Outfielder Not Named Masataka Yoshida
The Kansas City Royals should try to trade for a Boston Red Sox outfielder, but not the one everyone expects. Kansas City’s woes at the plate have been well-documented through the first month of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 28
Red Sox Key Addition 'Not Close' To Returning To Boston
There was a time when the Boston Red Sox's signing of outfielder Masataka Yoshida was a pretty big deal. He signed a five-year, $90 million deal ahead of the 2023 season and had a solid rookie year.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19
Red Sox Give Clearest Update On $90 Million Fan-Favorite
The Boston Red Sox don’t have a big piece in the lineup right now and it doesn’t sound like he will be in the lineup anytime soon. Masataka Yoshida is in the third year of a five-year, $90 million deal but hasn’t gotten into game action yet.
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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 18
Could Red Sox Actually Cut Ties With $90 Million Man?
The Boston Red Sox made a big investment just a few years ago with the hope of adding a serious bat to the lineup. Boston signed Masataka Yoshida to a five-year, $90 million deal but now the team is in a completely different situation.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 12
Red Sox's $90 Million Question Is Most Difficult To Answer
The Boston Red Sox's offense has sputtered over the last five games so that unsurprisingly has led to questions and chatter on social media. Boston has scored just nine runs over the last five games and lost four of them.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 10
Red Sox Give Injury Update For $90 Million Star Amid Trade Speculation, DFA Chatter
The elephant in the room for the Boston Red Sox is likely to linger for several more weeks. After moving Rafael Devers to designated hitter this season, the Red Sox put Masataka Yoshida in a near-impossible situation.
Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10
Boston Red Sox Provide Rehab Update on $90 Million Slugger; Minors Assignment Not Set
Masataka Yoshida is continuing on the road back to the Boston Red Sox following surgery on his right labrum. The 31-year-old Japan native was able to hit in spring training but his shoulder rehab still has a ways to go.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Red Sox Could Cut Ties With $90 Million Outfielder Amid Devers Situation
The Boston Red Sox have one of the best farm systems in Major League Baseball. As a result, there could be multiple players the team has to move on from over the next few weeks to months to make room for guys.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 3
Boston Red Sox' $90 Million Man Reportedly Not Ready For MiLB Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is reportedly not ready for a minor league rehab assignment, according to manager Alex Cora. Per Christopher Smith of MLB.com on social media: Masataka Yoshida is throwing out to 110 feet.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 31
Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With $55 Million Veteran By Trade Deadline
A familiar face was missing from the Boston Red Sox's lineup during the team's disappointing opening series against the Texas Rangers. Because the Red Sox have moved Rafael Devers to designated hitter, there is no room for Japanese slugger Masataka Yoshida to re-enter the lineup until he can play the outfield.
Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 29
Red Sox Predicted To Trade $90 Million Outfielder To Surprise NL West Team
The Boston Red Sox have a surplus of talented bats, which has created an impossible situation for their $90 million outfielder/DH. Everyone knows that
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 29
Royals Might Trade For Red Sox $90 Million DH: 'He'd Help This Team Compete'
The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the playoffs in 2025, but they’ll probably need to add some juice to their lineup in the next few months via trade.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 29
Brewers Linked To Huge Trade For Red Sox $90 Million 'Offensive Upgrade'
Could the Milwaukee Brewers uncharacteristically acquire a highly-paid player in a big trade with the Boston Red Sox in the coming weeks? A depth chart logjam has the Red Sox likely looking to move 31-year-old outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida, who is currently rehabbing in the minors after offseason shoulder surgery.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Red Sox's Alex Cora Reveals Worrying Masataka Yoshida Injury Update
The Boston Red Sox secured a win on Opening Day, but it wasn't all positive news to start the 2025 MLB season. Outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida had been expected to return early this season after shoulder surgery.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 28
Red Sox Predicted To Unceremoniously Dump $90 Million Slugger In Midseason Trade
The Boston Red Sox are in an awkward predicament now that the Rafael Devers to designated hitter move has been solidified. Barely two years after giving Masataka Yoshida a $90 million contract, the Red Sox don't have a position for the Japanese slugger.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
Red Sox OF undergoes shoulder surgery
The 31-year-old sat out the final two games of the regular season as he contemplated how to address the shoulder soreness that had bothered him for most of the year.
Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / October 16
Red Sox OF/DH Masataka Yoshida has shoulder surgery
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is recovering from surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. The team announced Wednesday that Yoshida, 31, underwent successful surgery on Oct.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Red Sox outfielder avoids surgery, faces extended absence
While the most worrisome outcome is now off the table for Masataka Yoshida, that isn’t saving him from an extended absence.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / January 14, 2024
Boston Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida Shows Off New Custom Green Monster Cleats
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has some fresh new kicks heading into his second MLB season. Yoshida picked up some custom Under Armour cleats from sneaker designer Naoki Harada on Saturday.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5, 2024
Red Sox outfielder, relief pitcher drawing trade interest
There are a number of possibilities the front office is still considering.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5, 2023
Top five American League Rookie of the Year candidates
Who will take home the hardware as the American League's Rookie of the Year? Here are the top five contenders.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2023
Boston Red Sox: Stock up, stock down
After a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox (37-35) seem to be gaining momentum even though they still remain last in the American League East. Here are four players whose stock is either rising or falling as the Sox look to make a push in the division.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2023
Key Red Sox signing off to historic start
The Boston Red Sox mad a big move this offseason in paying a huge price to bring Masataka Yoshida to the major leagues from Japan. It has worked out perhaps even better than expected.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2023
Bryce Harper gifted superfan Masataka Yoshida cool pieces of memorabilia
There's a fan in all of us, even major leaguers, and in Yoshida's case, Harper is undoubtedly his favorite player.
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