{"id":65976,"date":"2025-07-04T08:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=65976"},"modified":"2025-07-04T08:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:59:05","slug":"red-soxs-masataka-yoshida-drops-exciting-take-after-rehab-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=65976","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox&#8217;s Masataka Yoshida drops exciting take after rehab game"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has yet to play a game in the 2025 regular season. The third-year pro suffered a shoulder injury during one of Boston&#8217;s spring training games. The former NPB star has been working towards his return all season. The Red Sox continue to navigate an up-and-down season without him, but might not have to wait much longer.<\/p>\n<p>After Thursday&#8217;s minor league game, Alex Cora could soon have to make a decision between him and Roman Anthony.<\/p>\n<p>Yoshida went 1-for-3 and scored a run for Triple-A Worcester, but what he said after the game turned heads. According to Mass Live&#8217;s Katie Morrison-O&#8217;Day, the 31-year old felt \u201c100 percent\u201d after his first start in the outfield since 2024. Yoshida&#8217;s return to the field is a great sign as he continues his recovery. The Red Sox need his return to spark their offense as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Since Cora and the Boston front office traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the team&#8217;s designated hitter spot lost a lot of power. While Yoshida&#8217;s return could see him retake his normal spot in left field, Cora could also put him in Anthony&#8217;s spot at DH. The move would bump the Boston prospect to the second string and potentially back down to the minor leagues.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony&#8217;s play has taken a turn for the better, but his play suggests that he needs more time in the minor leagues. Yoshida&#8217;s return could give the Red Sox all the reason they need to send him back down.<\/p>\n<p>Boston entered the season with lofty goals. After trading Devers and struggling on the mound outside of Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox&#8217;s outlook has changed. However, Boston&#8217;s fans still expect their team to make a push for the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Yoshida could be a big piece of a second half bounce back for Boston. He exited Thursday&#8217;s game feeling good about being back in the outfield. 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