"Yoshida, 32, has two years and $36MM remaining on the contract he signed with Boston when coming over to MLB from Japan. Despite that big investment the Red Sox made in Yoshida, however, things haven't gone especially well. After a rookie season where he graded out as an exceptionally weak left fielder defensively while posting a 111 wRC+, Yoshida was used in a pure DH role for 2024 as he played through a shoulder injury that hampered his ability to throw."
"His wRC+ ticked up slightly to 116 that year, though he made it into just 108 games. His role shrunk further in 2025, as he spent most of the season on the injured list and was used only sparingly even upon his return to action. He appeared in just 55 games overall and was far less productive than he had been in the past, slashing just .266/.307/.388 (88 wRC+) in 205 trips to the plate."
Masataka Yoshida, 32, has two years and $36 million remaining on his contract after signing from Japan. He graded as an exceptionally weak left fielder defensively in his rookie MLB season while posting a 111 wRC+. He transitioned to a pure designated hitter role in 2024 while playing through a shoulder injury that hampered his throwing, and his wRC+ rose slightly to 116 across 108 games. In 2025 his role shrank as he spent most of the season on the injured list, appearing in just 55 games and slashing .266/.307/.388 (88 wRC+) in 205 plate appearances. Boston’s outfield and lineup depth, including Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Roman Anthony, creates competition for roster spots.
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