LF,DH - Boston Red Sox
- Age 32
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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Masataka Yoshida went 1-for-4 in a win over the Mariners with one stolen base.
Fantasy Impact
Yoshida has heated up at the plate, picking up hits in each of his last five contests. The 32-year-old continues to fight consistency issues at the plate for manager Chad Tracy, batting .248 with one home run, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 50 games.
Roman Anthony's recovery from a finger injury is taking longer than originally anticipated, clearing up the outfield and DH logjam that had limited Yoshida's playing time earlier in the season. Yoshida lost sight of a fly ball in left field in the fourth inning Sunday, allowing the Guardians to take a lead, before delivering a two-run single during Boston's six-run seventh inning to put the Red Sox ahead for good.
Fantasy Impact
Yoshida finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in the 9-4 win over Cleveland.
Masataka Yoshida went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Twins with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Yoshida continues an underwhelming stretch at the plate, picking up hits in four of his last 10 games. The 32-year-old has been one of many inconsistent options as part of a dismal Red Sox lineup to this point, slashing .263 with one homer, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, and one stolen base through 36 games.
Masataka Yoshida went 3-for-4 with three RBI in the Red Sox 8-6 loss on Sunday against the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Yoshida also added a stolen base. He collected an RBI double in the third inning before later hitting a game-tying two-run double in the seventh inning. They were his first three RBI on the season.
The Red Sox have five outfielders competing for four spots, including designated hitter, and Yoshida returned from the World Baseball Classic — where he played for Team Japan — in the same standing as when he departed. The logjam remains unresolved heading into the final week of spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Manager Alex Cora has characterized the situation as a luxury rather than a problem and expects the pieces to eventually fit together, though Yoshida's path to regular playing time remains unclear.
