An MLB insider has evaluated the likelihood of Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida rejoining the Boston Red Sox. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter signed a five-year, $90 million contract with Boston in December 2022 after starring for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball. Yoshida batted .289 with 15 home runs and 72 RBIs in his rookie season but struggled with injuries and consistency in 2024, posting a .263 average with 10 homers in 108 games. His defensive limitations in left field and the Red Sox's evolving roster construction have fueled speculation about his future with the club.
Insider Assesses Masataka Yoshida's Prospects for Red Sox Return
