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Red Sox fans call for Kristian Campbell after Yoshida injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:42 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Red Sox fans call for Kristian Campbell after Yoshida injury

Summary

During a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Boston Red Sox lost utility man Masataka Yoshida to a leg injury, the severity of which is currently unknown. This incident has spurred fans to advocate for the promotion of Kristian Campbell from Triple-A. Campbell, a 24-year-old infielder/outfielder, signed a substantial $60 million contract after a promising debut last year. He has recently excelled in the minors, batting.351 since July 1. With Yoshida's potential absence, many believe Campbell deserves another chance at the major league level.

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•Masataka Yoshida left the game against the Pirates with a leg injury.
•Fans are urging the Red Sox to call up Kristian Campbell from Triple-A.
•Campbell signed an eight-year, $60 million deal shortly after his debut.
•He is currently batting.351 in Triple-A Worcester since July 1.
•Many believe Campbell is overdue for a return to the major league roster.

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4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Urged to Call Up $60 Million Player After Injury News

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox are gearing up to welcome back a handful of players likely over the next few weeks.However, during Saturday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Red Sox lost utility man Masataka Yoshida, who left the game with an apparent leg injury.While the severity of the injury is unknown, it has led Boston […] The post Boston Red Sox Urged to Call Up $60 Million Player After Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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