Masataka Yoshida exits Red Sox game against Pirates with hamstring tightness
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Masataka Yoshida left Saturday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning due to left hamstring tightness. The injury occurred while sliding into second base after hitting a double. He was replaced by Anthony Seigler and is currently listed as day-to-day. The Red Sox, sitting at 65-57, are trying to remain competitive in the American League playoff race. An update on Yoshida’s condition is expected prior to Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh.
- •Yoshida was batting leadoff and went 1-for-2 in the game.
- •He displayed recent offensive improvement, hitting 13 times and driving in eight runs in August.
- •Boston entered the game having lost six of their previous seven contests.
- •The Red Sox face the Pirates again on Sunday, with a difficult schedule ahead.
- 4:40 PMESPN — Red Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is sidelined by a strained left hamstring
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Masataka Yoshida Injury Could Not Have Come At Worse Time For Red Sox
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox announce Masataka Yoshida update after exit from game
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida leaves game with hamstring injury, likely heading to IL
- 2:46 AMESPN MLB — Red Sox's Yoshida exits with hamstring tightness
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox' Designated Hitter Departs Saturday Night's Game in Pittsburgh with Apparent Injury
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida Exits Pirates Game With Injury
"The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained left hamstring. Yoshida got hurt while legging out a double in the third inning of Saturday night's 4-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The Red Sox also placed right-hander Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL before their series finale against the Pirates.
"Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness.
"The Red Sox DH, who had been hitting over .300 since June 10, had to come out of Saturday's game and is expected to miss time.
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External links- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 4:40 PMRed Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain
The Red Sox placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day IL because of a left hamstring strain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:37 PMRed Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is sidelined by a strained left hamstring
The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained left hamstring. Yoshida got hurt while legging out a double in the third inning of Saturday night's 4-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The Red Sox also placed right-hander Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL before their series finale against the Pirates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:48 PMMasataka Yoshida Injury Could Not Have Come At Worse Time For Red Sox
Masataka Yoshida is reportedly going to the injured list with a hamstring strain
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:30 AMRed Sox announce Masataka Yoshida update after exit from game
The Red Sox DH immediately signaled to the dugout in pain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:47 AMRed Sox’ Masataka Yoshida leaves game with hamstring injury, likely heading to IL
The Red Sox DH, who had been hitting over .300 since June 10, had to come out of Saturday's game and is expected to miss time.
- ESPN MLBAug 16, 2026, 2:46 AMRed Sox's Yoshida exits with hamstring tightness
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:37 AMBoston Red Sox' Designated Hitter Departs Saturday Night's Game in Pittsburgh with Apparent Injury
It was a short night for Masataka Yoshida on Saturday as he departed the game with an apparent injury in the third inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:35 AMRed Sox’s Masataka Yoshida Exits Pirates Game With Injury
The Boston designated hitter appeared to suffer the injury while sliding into second base Saturday night.
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