Red Sox Trying Another Slugger For First Base Reps
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The Boston Red Sox are due for another reinforcement to the lineup with Masataka Yoshida currently working on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester.
Yoshida is yet to play this season as he works back to full health from offseason shoulder surgery.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 11: Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 11, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 11: Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 11, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, MassachusettsHe played outfield during his debut season with Boston in 2023, and he primarily swung it as a designated hitter last season. Now upon his impending return, the Red Sox have him as the latest player to explore a new position.
The Red Sox could not reach an agreement with Rafael Devers before they traded him to the San Francisco Giants in June. Rookie Kristian Campbell is currently learning the position with Worcester and Yoshida jumped in that mix during pregame work at Polar Park on Wednesday.
MassLive's Chris Cotillo added context around Yoshida's pregame work, saying "it's not likely that he gets into games at first base" for the Red Sox.
With Yoshida potentially back before the All-Star break, Boston could finally get hot to firmly return to the playoff picture in the American League.
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