Masataka Yoshida

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Masataka Yoshida Getting A Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu is in left field and is hitting seventh against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. The 30-year-old Yoshida has impressed in his first big-league season, batting .295/.349/.459 with an .807 OPS, 13 home runs, 26 doubles, three triples, 61 RBI, eight stolen bases and 61 runs scored in 473 plate appearances over 111 games. He's been a must-start in all fantasy lineups as an everyday player for Boston. Abreu went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in his major-league debut for the BoSox on Tuesday.

Aug 23 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Triston Casas Out Again Versus Yankees

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is out of the lineup for the second straight day on Sunday as the team takes on the division-rival New York Yankees. Casas was scratched from Saturday's lineup in the Bronx due to a tooth infection, but it's unlikely that he'll be out much longer. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Monday to see if he's back in the lineup for the start of a series against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is starting at the cold corner again and is hitting third, while Masataka Yoshida serves as the designated hitter and bats cleanup against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. As Boston's regular first baseman in his first full year in the big leagues in 2023, Casas has produced 20 home runs and 48 RBI in 109 games while batting .253 (88-for-348).

Aug 20 · Source via Prospects Red Sox Triston Casas Justin Turner Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Homers, Drives In Four Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida had a big night in an 8-3 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the win. The 30-year-old's three-run homer in the first inning had an exit velocity of 102.4 MPH and traveled 376 feet. Yoshida is now slashing .302/.358/.473 with 13 homers, 59 runs, 60 RBI, and eight steals across 414 at-bats in his first season with the Red Sox. That homer was his first in over two weeks as he looks to finish the last portion of the season on a hot streak.

Aug 19 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Getting Another Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is getting another day of rest on Wednesday against left-hander MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals. The Red Sox are giving Yoshida two days off in a row this week. Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole against Gore. The 30-year-old Japanese outfielder hasn't been nearly as good since the All-Star break as he was in the first half of his first season in the States, but he's still slashing .300/.357/.468 with an .824 OPS, 12 home runs, 56 RBI, eight stolen bases and 58 runs scored on the year. Despite only having three of his 12 long balls against lefties, Yoshida has still gone 30-for-107 (.280) against them with a .366 on-base percentage.

Aug 16 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Justin Turner Resting Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner will take the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Outfielder Masataka Yoshida will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat second against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Turner has missed some time recently with a left-heel contusion, but he was able to serve as the DH in the last three games. Boston will give the 38-year-old veteran a day off here to rest up. The two-time All-Star isn't quite done despite being nearly 40 years of age. In his first year in Beantown, he's produced nicely for fantasy managers, slashing .284/.353/.474 with an .826 OPS, 17 home runs, 25 doubles, 71 RBI, four steals and 67 runs scored in 105 games. Turner has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues in 2023.

Aug 8 · Source via Red Sox Justin Turner Masataka Yoshida

Justin Turner Still Out Of Action

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Masataka Yoshida will continue to serve as the designated hitter while batting third, with Jarren Duran in left field and batting leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Turner hasn't played at all this week due to a left-heel contusion, but he should be able to avoid the injured list as long as he can return at some point this weekend. The newly acquired Luis Urias is starting at the keystone for Boston and batting eighth in his debut with the club. Despite his age, Turner has been great for fantasy managers in 2023, mostly for his ability to drive in runs. UPDATE: Turner will be available off the bench on Friday, so he should definitely return to the starting lineup at some point this weekend, possibly Saturday.

Aug 4 · Source via Red Sox Jarren Duran Justin Turner Luis Urias Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Adds To Ridiculous Stretch On Sunday

Boston Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida had a monster day at the dish, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a home run, six RBI, and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old appears to have not taken the end of his eight-game multi-hit streak on Saturday too kindly. Yoshida began the afternoon 0-for-2, but popped a grand slam in the fifth inning before a two-RBI triple during the seventh and scored another run on a wild pitch in the frame. He topped of the monster day with a ninth-inning single for good measure. Over Yoshida's last 10 contests, the hitting machine is now batting .465 with three big flies, two doubles, one triple, and 11 RBI (43 at-bats). Yoshida's Japan success has translated over to the bigs well so far, slashing a fabulous .317/.381/.502 with 11 homers, 50 RBI, six stolen bases, and 50 runs scored (315 ABs) in his rookie MLB season.

Jul 16 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Jarren Duran Sitting On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is on the bench Thursday night when the club takes on the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Needless to say, it's been a fantastic season for the 26-year-old as Duran is hitting .309 with four homers, 16 stolen bases, and an .849 OPS across 240 plate appearances. Duran has also added a hefty 26 doubles to his ledger, tied for fourth-most in all of baseball. Despite his strong season, Duran continues to share playing time in a crowded Red Sox outfield that contains productive bats in the form of Adam Duvall, Masataka Yoshida, and Alex Verdugo. It's Yoshida that will take over in left field and hit third against Eovaldi Thursday night at Fenway Park.

Jul 6 · Source via Red Sox Jarren Duran Adam Duvall Alex Verdugo Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Returns Against Rangers

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is back in the lineup for a contest on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Yoshida is starting in left field and batting third in the lineup. The 29-year-old Japanese outfielder ended up missing just one game after being hit in the leg by a pitch, so fantasy managers will want to get him right back into their starting lineups for the Fourth of July. Yoshida has been as advertised in his first big-league season in the States, slashing .305/.377/.477 with an .854 OPS, nine home runs, 17 doubles, two triples, 41 RBI, four stolen bases and 41 runs scored in 313 plate appearances over 73 games played. He has five hits (one homer) in his last two games.

Jul 4 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Out On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yoshida had to be removed from Saturday's game early against Toronto after being hit on the leg by a pitch, but X-rays turned up negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. After an off day on Monday, hopefully the 29-year-old Japanese outfielder will be able to return for Tuesday's series opener against the Texas Rangers. With Yoshida out Sunday, Rob Refsnyder is starting in left field and batting fifth against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Yoshida has been a must-start in fantasy in his first season in the States, as he's currently hitting .305 (85-for-279) with nine home runs, 17 doubles, two triples, 41 RBI, four steals and 41 runs scored in 73 games.

Jul 2 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

X-Rays Negative For Masataka Yoshida

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old took a fastball to his shin, courtesy of Toronto reliever Nate Pearson, and finished the game with two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, although his status for Sunday's series finale is up in the air. Yoshida has played well this season, collecting 41 runs, 85 hits, nine homers, and 41 RBI while batting .305. Hopefully, the lingering soreness he's experiencing won't last long, and he'll be back as soon as possible. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.

Jul 2 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Leaves Saturday's Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 29-year-old took a fastball to the shin, so he finished the day by collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. He was diagnosed with a contusion, so he shouldn't need a stint on the injured list. However, at the very least, fantasy managers may not see him back for a game or two.

Jul 1 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida Back In The Starting Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (forearm) will return to the starting lineup Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Yoshida has not started since June 25 due to a forearm issue, but he did make a pinch-hitting appearance on Wednesday night. The American League Rookie of the Year candidate has made a seamless transition to North American baseball, hitting .297 with eight homers, three stolen bases, and an .836 OPS across 70 appearances on the campaign. The lefty-swinging outfielder will serve as the club's designated hitter on Thursday, hitting sixth against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo.

Jun 29 · Source via Red Sox Masataka Yoshida

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