Masataka Yoshida

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) threw to 90 feet but remains far from outfield-ready, per team updates, post-labrum surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s .321 average and .785 OPS in 9 DH starts over 28 spring plate appearances shine, but Tuesday’s 90-foot throws lag, with Rafael Devers set as Boston’s DH, likely IL-bound due to outfield limits. The 31-year-old needs rehab games. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his bat to boost the Red Sox once cleared midseason.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will probably open on the 10-day injured list, per team updates, despite a Tuesday spring homer.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s first Grapefruit League homer Tuesday shows his swing’s back, but throwing at just 100 feet post-shoulder surgery likely lands him on the Red Sox’ 10-day IL, per Cora. Rafael Devers at DH and a set outfield cloud his role. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his bat to find a spot in Boston’s lineup once fully cleared.

Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) continues to work on his throwing program and might not be outfield-ready by camp’s end, per team updates, sticking to DH duties in Grapefruit League play.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida, limited to DH roles this spring due to shoulder issues, faces a potential Opening Day IL stint if his throwing lags, per Red Sox manager Alex Cora. His bat remains a lineup asset. Fantasy managers should brace for a delayed start but can count on his hitting once cleared.

Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is likely to begin the season on the 10-day injured list, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s logged five DH games this spring, but his throwing’s capped at 60 feet post-right shoulder surgery—Boston wants him OF-ready, and with Rafael Devers (shoulders) pegged as DH, his role’s murky once back. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him; his bat’s potent, but the wait and fit are hazy.

Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will step into the Grapefruit League lineup Sunday, starting as the designated hitter, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s still building back from October surgery on his right labrum—throwing’s capped at 45 feet—so he’ll stick to DH for his first few outings. Boston might shelve him on the IL to open the season if he’s not ready to roam the field by spring’s end. Fantasy managers can bank on his .290-ish bat staying potent, but an early DH-only role or IL stint could temper his draft value until he’s fully cleared.