Masataka Yoshida exits Red Sox game against Pirates with hamstring tightness
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:39 AM
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.
- 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
"Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness.
"It was a short night for Masataka Yoshida on Saturday as he departed the game with an apparent injury in the third inning.
"The Boston designated hitter appeared to suffer the injury while sliding into second base Saturday night.
Sources
External links- 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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