After going 3 for 4 with an RBI in his season debut on Wednesday, Masataka Yoshida will come off the bench for Thursday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Alex Cora says Masataka Yoshida will be active during the upcoming homestand. They’re not sure when. Tanner Houck will make another rehab start. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 5, 2025 ...

Masataka Yoshida’s long road to recovery from shoulder surgery looks to be in its final stages, as the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Red Sox ...

The club hopes Yoshida can stabilize the lineup. The Red Sox landed Yoshida in free agency ahead of the 2023 campaign. Over two seasons he’s slashed .285/.343/.433 with an OPS+ of 112.

The Boston Red Sox got a positive health update on star outfielder Masataka Yoshida.