Scouting Report: Masataka Yoshida
Boston Red Sox | LF
Overall
Summary
Masataka Yoshida has received increased playing time with Roman Anthony landing on the 10-day IL with a wrist strain. Yoshida has started multiple games as DH and in left field, showing flashes of his 2023 form with a triple and an assist throwing out a runner at home. However, he's been inconsistent at the plate, going through a 2-for-15 slump in recent appearances while also recording a hit in 14 of his last 20 games. The Red Sox's $90 million investment in Yoshida has come under scrutiny as interim manager Chad Tracy has limited his playing time, preferring recently-promoted Mickey Gasper at DH against right-handers. Yoshida remains a left-handed hitter who gets starts primarily against right-handed pitchers.
Strengths
- Returned to starting lineup after limited usage
- Hit safely in 14 of last 20 games
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