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Washington Post
24 minutes ago
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- Washington Post
Red Sox's Cora says Yoshida set to start rehab assignment at Triple-A
BOSTON — The struggling Boston Red Sox could be getting some offensive help soon. Manager Alex Cora said Masataka Yoshida would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The 31-year-old DH/outfielder has been out the entire season following surgery on his right shoulder in October. 'He'll go on a rehab assignment. We'll see how many at-bats he needs,' Cora said Saturday before the Red Sox faced the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. 'He's moving well, the swing feels great, the throwing has been a lot better. He's been able to bounce back, so we just have to map it out and see how we're going to do it.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox Designated Hitter Masataka Yoshida Set to Start Rehab Assignment Soon
Red Sox Designated Hitter Masataka Yoshida Set to Start Rehab Assignment Soon originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox, in the wake of trading Rafael Devers, need a new designated hitter. One of the players who could take over that role has been out due to injury, but after a new report, things are trending in the right direction. Advertisement According to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live on Twitter/X, Alex Cora said that designated hitter and outfielder Masataka Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment soon. This is great news for the Red Sox, as Yoshida is set to be a major factor in their search for a Devers replacement. When a player goes on a rehab assignment, that typically means that player is approaching his return to the roster. This move is a big one for the Red Sox, especially after trading away their designated hitter a week ago. Yoshida, while not expected to be a full-time designated hitter when he returns, could be part of a strong platoon. Cora previously referenced Yoshida and Rob Refsnyder splitting time in that spot. Advertisement Yoshida is currently on the 60-day injured list, but is nearing a return to the big leagues. While he's still a ways away, this update is a very encouraging sign and is positive overall, as it's the first sign that Yoshida is nearing his return. Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (7) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images In his Red Sox career, Yoshida has 25 home runs and a .285 batting average across 915 at-bats. He's a fairly consistent slugger, as each of the past two seasons he has 1.4 WAR and very similar averages. In 2023 Yoshida hit .289/.338/.445 with a .783 OPS and a 109 OPS+. In 2024, Yoshida hit .280/.349/.415 with a .765 OPS and a 115 OPS+. Both seasons were very close to one another, and upon his return, his numbers could very likely look the same. Advertisement If they did, Boston would be adding a huge bat to their lineup down the stretch as they look to lock up a Wild Card spot in a hotly contested AL Wild Card race. Yoshida's return isn't immediate, but his starting a rehab assignment is good news that he's closer to his return. Related: Red Sox Make Major Roster Announcement Ahead of Giants Series Related: Red Sox Urged to Trade With AL Rival For Projected All-Star Amid Rafael Devers Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
16-06-2025
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- Reuters
Nats' Paul DeJong, out since April HBP, begins rehab stint
June 16 - Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since being struck in the face by a pitch on April 15, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, MLB Network reported Monday. DeJong, 31, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose on April 16. The previous day, he was batting in the top of the sixth inning when he was hit by a 93-mph fastball from Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller. A nine-year veteran, DeJong is hitting .204 with two RBIs in 16 games this season, his first with the Nationals. The third baseman and shortstop is a .228 hitter with 140 home runs and 402 RBIs in 884 career games with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-23), Toronto Blue Jays (2023), San Francisco Giants (2023), Chicago White Sox (2024), Kansas City Royals (2024) and Nationals. --Field Level Media
