Masataka Yoshida says Red Sox tenure hasn’t been what he expected

Masataka Yoshida says Red Sox tenure hasn’t been what he expected

Before joining the Red Sox ahead of the 2023 season, Masataka Yoshida had established himself as one of the best players in Japan. But since signing his five-year, $90 million deal Yoshida hasn’t lived up to expectations, and lately he’s found himself the subject of frequent trade rumors. Speaking to reporters in Fort Myers on Saturday, Yoshida acknowledged that his time in Boston hasn’t gone according to plan so far. “Now I have three years und…

Fenway Insider: Masataka Yoshida speaks about role with Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida met with the media Saturday for the first time this spring. Filling in for Sean McAdam, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo Saturday's events at JetBlue Park.

Veteran Red Sox Slugger Finally Addresses Trade Rumors

The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for the season, and Masataka Yoshida’s future is still up in the air. Yoshida signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Red Sox before the 2023 season, but he has not lived up to expectations. Now, with Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran on the team, there is seemingly no room for Yoshida in the outfield or at designated hitter. Unless he shows drastic improvement, he is not a …

Alex Cora makes something clear about Masataka Yoshida amid rumors of his departure from the Red Sox

Alex Cora hopes to have Masataka Yoshida on the roster for the upcoming MLB season with the Boston Red Sox.