60-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 6/20/2025
2025 Stats
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Yoshida got caught in a numbers game in 2024 - too many lefty hitters, too many left fielders - and was a DH for all but one game. An early thumb injury had him seeking second and third opinions, and he underwent shoulder surgery following the season. In between, Yoshida was a serviceable contact hitter, slashing .280/.349/.415 with 10 home runs, 56 RBI and a 12.4 strikeout percentage. Two years into a five-year deal, the Red Sox are realizing Yoshida is not only limited defensively but doesn't hit for power, despite a higher fly-ball percentage and launch angle in 2024. He also experienced a significant drop-off against lefties, falling from a .746 OPS to .565. Boston's involvement in the failed pursuit of Juan Soto suggests the club wants a more powerful roster, particularly from the right side, and a more functional one, where manager Alex Cora can rotate players at DH. Read Past Outlooks

Moves to 60-day IL
The Red Sox transferred Yoshida (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Yoshida has been on the IL all season while working his way back from a right shoulder procedure he underwent in October. He restarted his throwing program earlier this week and is still likely several weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't impact his return timeline. The transaction does, however, open up a spot on Boston's 40-man roster for Ryan Noda, who was acquired from the Angels on Thursday.
Yoshida has been on the IL all season while working his way back from a right shoulder procedure he underwent in October. He restarted his throwing program earlier this week and is still likely several weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't impact his return timeline. The transaction does, however, open up a spot on Boston's 40-man roster for Ryan Noda, who was acquired from the Angels on Thursday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+21%
OPS vs RHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .669 | 252 | 5 | 33 | .239 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .810 | 749 | 20 | 95 | .300 | ||||
2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Left | .565 | 108 | 2 | 14 | .191 | ||||
2024vs Right | .832 | 313 | 8 | 42 | .310 | ||||
2023vs Left | .746 | 144 | 3 | 19 | .273 | ||||
2023vs Right | .795 | 436 | 12 | 53 | .293 | ||||
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Since 2023
+10%
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Since 2023Home | .814 | 484 | 10 | 63 | .300 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .740 | 517 | 15 | 65 | .272 | ||||
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2024Home | .786 | 206 | 4 | 27 | .292 | ||||
2024Away | .744 | 215 | 6 | 29 | .269 | ||||
2023Home | .834 | 278 | 6 | 36 | .306 | ||||
2023Away | .736 | 302 | 9 | 36 | .273 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Yoshida's first season in MLB came mostly as advertised. His exceptional contact rate carried over, but the rest of his game is still a work in progress. Yoshida recorded ample homers and steals to have reasonable hopes he improves in his second season. An area he can improve immediately is on-base skills. In Japan, Yoshida routinely posted double-digit walk rates, but he worked a free pass just 5.9% of the time in his rookie campaign. Only six of his 15 homers came at home, though 21 of his 33 doubles were in Fenway Park. This makes sense since Yoshida's flyball rate was just 26.9 percent. He swiped eight bases, but wasn't caught, suggesting he could run a little more. Yoshida's defense in left field was below par, which is an issue since his bat doesn't play as a full-time designated hitter. Still, Boston will continue to play Yoshida nearly every day, sitting him against some southpaws despite displaying limited platoon splits. He offers a strong batting average floor, with 20 homers and 15 stolen base upside.
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Restarts throwing program
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Yoshida (shoulder) has resumed his throwing program and began playing catch at 60 feet, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
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Back to taking swings
Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Yoshida (shoulder) has returned to taking dry swings off a tee but is not yet throwing, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
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Shut down after cortisone shot
Yoshida (shoulder) said Tuesday that he received a cortisone shot a few days ago and will remain shut down from throwing for three more days, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
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Struggling in throwing program
Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Yoshida (shoulder) could head back to Boston to be evaluated since the outfielder's throwing program is "not going well," Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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Not close to rehab assignment
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Yoshida (shoulder) is not close to a rebab assignment, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
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New push to trade?
The Red Sox could look to trade Yoshida after signing Alex Bregman, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald.
ANALYSIS
Boston explored trade possibilities for Yoshida earlier in the offseason and could make a renewed effort after making a big splash in free agency. The 31-year-old was limited to 108 games last season due to shoulder issues and had a .280/.349/.415 slash line with 10 home runs and 56 RBI. Yoshida has three years and $55.8 million remaining on his contract.
Boston explored trade possibilities for Yoshida earlier in the offseason and could make a renewed effort after making a big splash in free agency. The 31-year-old was limited to 108 games last season due to shoulder issues and had a .280/.349/.415 slash line with 10 home runs and 56 RBI. Yoshida has three years and $55.8 million remaining on his contract.