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The Red Sox secured a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays, highlighted by Garrett Crochet reaching 200 innings and Masataka Yoshida's home run, as they edge closer to a postseason spot with key performances and strategic plays.
The Red Sox reinstated Masataka Yoshida from the 60-day injured list, with Yoshida set to debut as DH, amidst a crowded outfield and trade speculation. Nick Burdi was transferred to the 60-day IL due to injury. The team faces strategic decisions with Yoshida's trade value and roster management as the trade deadline approaches.
Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Red Sox, with potential bonuses and a mutual option for 2026. The three-time All-Star is expected to be on the injured list until at least late July due to Tommy John surgery. The addition of Hendriks could impact the future of Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen, who has a year remaining on his contract. Meanwhile, Masataka Yoshida is transitioning to become the team's primary designated hitter, and discussions about a new contract for manager Alex Cora are ongoing.
Masataka Yoshida is not in the Red Sox lineup as they begin a 10-game road trip against the Nationals. Manager Alex Cora decided to sit Yoshida due to his recent struggles at the plate. The Red Sox are currently three games behind the Blue Jays for the final wild card spot in the American League. The game marks the first meeting between the Red Sox and Nationals since Boston swept the Nationals in the final weekend of the 2021 season.
Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox was left stunned after a fly ball hit by the Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel broke a light in Fenway Park's scoreboard and got stuck inside. The bizarre incident resulted in Isbel being awarded a ground rule double, potentially saving a run for the Red Sox. Despite the strange play, the Red Sox managed to secure a 4-3 victory over the Royals.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida received negative X-rays after being hit in the leg with a 102 mph fastball during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although he is sore, there is optimism that Yoshida will be fine. He has been performing well in his rookie season, batting .305 with nine home runs and 41 RBIs. The Red Sox will be hoping for a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Masataka Yoshida, a former Japan Series champion and a four-time NPB All-Star, has quickly adjusted to become one of the Boston Red Sox's most consistent hitters after signing a five-year, $90 million contract with the team this past offseason. Despite skepticism that he could adjust to MLB velocity, Yoshida has proven his worth with a 131 OPS+ in a small sample size, the second-highest ever for a Japanese hitter in the majors. Yoshida's transition has extended beyond adjusting to MLB velocity, and he has made a consistent effort to adjust to the differences in the styles of baseball and the language barrier.
Two Red Sox players, Rafael Devers and Masataka Yoshida, are within striking distance of earning a spot in the MLB All-Star Game, according to the latest voting update. Devers is in third place among AL third basemen, while Yoshida sits in eighth place among AL outfielders. Fans can vote up to five times per day through June 22 to help these players move up in the rankings.
Reviewing the performance of rookie hitters in the MLB, including Masataka Yoshida who has performed well with a solid wOBA and HR/FB rate, Corbin Carroll who has shown potential for a 30/30 season with strong power and speed, Gunnar Henderson who has been a disappointment but has shown incredible plate patience and acceptable power, and Anthony Volpe who has won the starting shortstop job for the Yankees despite weak batting but has delivered value through power and speed.
Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida, who wore No. 34 in honor of Bryce Harper in Japan, got to meet his idol prior to Saturday’s game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Harper gifted Yoshida a signed, game-used bat from last year’s National League Championship Series, a pair of signed, green spikes, and another bat with a caricature of Harper’s face near the top of it. Yoshida is currently on a 15-game hitting streak and is adapting well to the highest level of baseball in the world.
Bryce Harper received a standing ovation from Phillies fans in his first home plate appearance since his Tommy John elbow surgery. The speed-the-game clock was suspended for 36 seconds to allow the fans to show their appreciation. Harper also took the opportunity to poke fun at MLB for a recent incident at Dodger Stadium. Red Sox leftfielder Masataka Yoshida has openly expressed his admiration for Harper, who reminisced about his own infatuations with players like Derek Jeter when he was younger.
The Boston Red Sox have won six games in a row and are now third in the AL East standings at 19-14. The team's resurgence has been fueled by a mix of newcomers hitting the ground running, lineup regulars elevating their game, and a slew of youngsters taking major steps forward. Six Red Sox players, including Alex Verdugo, Connor Wong, Masataka Yoshida, and Jarren Duran, have been instrumental in the team's recent success.
Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida, a big fan of Bryce Harper, is excited to play against him this weekend in Philadelphia. Yoshida wore No. 34 in Japan for Harper, named his French bulldog Harper, and chose Harper as his nickname for a game where players wore nicknames on their jerseys. Yoshida is off to an impressive start in his rookie season, hitting .317 with a .948 OPS, six homers and 24 RBIs in 27 games. He is also learning English and finding ways to communicate with his Red Sox teammates and coaches.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 11-5 in a game that showcased the potential of the Red Sox's starting pitching. Brayan Bello struck out three solid Blue Jays players in the second inning and went on to pitch five innings, giving up only two earned runs. Masataka Yoshida hit a first-inning homer, and Rafael Devers broke out of his slump with three hits, including his 150th career home run. The Red Sox's offense was strong, with four players collecting three hits each. The Jays head out of town with the knowledge that this isn't the same Red Sox team they so easily beat last year.
Masataka Yoshida hit two home runs in the same inning, including a grand slam, to help the Boston Red Sox secure a 12-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers and a series triumph. Justin Turner also went deep in the nine-run eighth inning and drew a walk to set up Yoshida's grand slam. Turner congratulated Yoshida and praised his quality at-bats throughout the series. The Red Sox will face the Baltimore Orioles in their next game.