MASATAKA YOSHIDA NEWS

Picks up steals pace Yoshida went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Mondays 7-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Yoshida swiped his seventh bag of the season during the sixth inning and eventually scored on a Connor Wong double. The rookie went a stretch of 33 games without attempting a steal, but has picked up the pace of late. Monday's swipe was his fourth in the last 11 games.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Powers offense in win Yoshida went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple, six RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact Yoshida earned his second six-RBI game of the season with the big performance. He saw a streak of eight straight multi-hit efforts snapped with an 0-for-4 game Saturday, but he remains one of the hottest hitters in Boston's lineup. The outfielder owns an impressive .317/.381/.502 slash line with 11 homers, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored, six stolen bases, 19 doubles and three triples through 81 contests this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The distance behind Masataka Yoshida's home run | 07/16/2023 The data behind Masataka Yoshida's home run

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's two-run triple | 07/16/2023 Masataka Yoshida swats a two-run triple to center field, giving the Red Sox an 8-0 lead in the top of the 7th inning

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Clobbers go-ahead homer Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and one steal in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.

Impact Yoshida turned in his seventh consecutive multi-hit performance Sunday and came up clutch with a solo home run in the top of the ninth that gave the Red Sox the lead and eventual win. Yoshida also showcased his speed, swiping his sixth bag of the year and his second in his last two games. Yoshida will enter the All-Star break as one of MLB's hottest hitters, batting 15-for-29 (.515) with two homers, seven runs, five RBI and three steals across his last seven appearances.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cora on Yoshida's homer in 4-3 win | 07/09/2023 Alex Cora discusses Masataka Yoshida's clutch home run in the Red Sox's 4-3 win over the A's and the upcoming All-Star break

JULY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Extends multi-hit streak Yoshida went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Athletics.

Impact Yoshida is sizzling right now with multiple hits in six consecutive games. The outfielder is 13-for-25 with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, five runs scored and two steals during that stretch. The steal was his fifth in 77 games.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida's RBI single | 07/08/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup Yoshida is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact He will take a seat while Jarren Duran handles left field and Adam Duvall plays center. Yoshida has tallied five straight multi-hit games.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida's RBI single | 07/06/2023 Masataka Yoshida drives in Boston's sixth run of the inning with an infield single to put the Red Sox up 10-5

JULY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Justin Turner singles on a ground ball to left fielder Robbie Grossman. Masataka Yoshida scores. | 07/05/2023 Justin Turner singles on a ground ball to left fielder Robbie Grossman. Masataka Yoshida scores.

JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Yoshida (leg) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Yoshida missed one game with a sore leg as a result of a hit by pitch, but he's ready to go following the off day Monday. He will play left field and bat third versus Dane Dunning.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 29-year-old exited Saturday's game after being struck in the leg by a 102-mph fastball, and he'll be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. X-rays came back negative, per Smith, and Yoshida will have Monday's team off day to rest up ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Texas. Rob Refsnyder will man left field Sunday for the Red Sox.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after HBP Yoshida was removed from Saturday's game against Toronto after getting hit in the leg by a pitch, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact After taking a 102-mph fastball to the shin, Yoshida was officially diagnosed with a right leg contusion. An IL stint is unlikely, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out of Boston's lineup for a game or two.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, steal in win Yoshida went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and stolen base in Friday's 5-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Yoshida belted one of three home runs for Boston, which halted a five-game losing streak. And Yoshida halted a personal streak of futility with a first-inning single that stopped an 0-for-11 skid. He later homered in the sixth inning for his ninth in 72 games. The stolen base was his fourth of the season and first in 34 games.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Masataka Yoshida: Home Run Statcast Analysis | 06/30/2023 The data behind Masataka Yoshida's home run

JULY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's solo HR (9) | 06/30/2023 Masataka Yoshida smacks a solo home run to right-center field to increase the Red Sox's lead to 4-0 in the 6th inning

JULY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back in action Thursday Yoshida (forearm) will be the designated hitter and bat sixth in his return to the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Yoshida missed two contests with lingering soreness in his forearm as a result of a hit by pitch, but he's feeling well enough to play Thursday, at least in a DH role. Rob Refsnyder is in left field.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Yoshida (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Yoshida will miss a second consecutive game while dealing with soreness in his forearm after being hit by a pitch over the weekend. The left-handed hitting outfielder will sit with Rob Refsnyder getting a start in left field against southpaw Braxton Garrett and the Marlins.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to soreness Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Yoshida is sitting Tuesday versus the Marlins due to general soreness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact It's not a serious concern and Yoshida is expected to be available off the bench if needed. Jarren Duran, Adam Duvall and Alex Verdugo are starting in the outfield for the Red Sox and Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Yoshida is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Jarren Duran, Adam Duvall and Alex Verdugo will start across the outfield for the Red Sox with Justin Turner filling the DH role. This looks to be a planned day of rest for Yoshida, who has produced a strong .299/.372/.466 batting line through his first 69 major-league games.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Masataka Yoshida Thought He Would Sign With Blue Jays In Offseason Yoshida signed with the Red Sox on a five-year, $90 million contract this winter.

JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Homers in win Yoshida went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Yoshida snapped a 16-game drought without a home run when he hit his eighth of the season in the eighth inning to cap Boston's scoring. He's slowed down during June overall, but Yoshida's hit safely in three of the last four games, going 8-for-18 with four extra-base hits, six RBI and five runs scored.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The distance behind Masataka Yoshida's home run | 06/20/2023 The data behind Masataka Yoshida's home run

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Masataka Yoshida's homer (8)  | 06/20/2023 Masataka Yoshida pours it on with a two-run home run to right-center field to make it a 10-0 game in the 8th inning

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM