Red Sox place Masataka Yoshida on injured list due to hamstring strain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox announced that Masataka Yoshida has been placed on the injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 15. Yoshida sustained the injury while running out a double in the third inning of a 4-0 victory. He walked off but will require time on the IL, raising concerns about his potential absence extending into September. Utility player Mickey Gasper has been called up from Triple-A Worcester to take Yoshida's roster spot. The Red Sox also face injuries to several key players, including Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, who are currently on the IL but may return soon.
- •Yoshida strained his hamstring against the Pirates on August 15.
- •Mickey Gasper has been called up to replace Yoshida.
- •Boston has several players on the injured list currently.
- •Yoshida was batting.274 with five home runs this season.
- •Trevor Story is on a minor league rehab assignment.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lose DH Masataka Yoshida, P Justin Slaten to injured list
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Officially Place Masataka Yoshida On Injured List In Latest Lineup Blow
"The Red Sox officially lost another important hitter Sunday, placing Masataka Yoshida on the injured list and recalling a versatile replacement.
"Yoshida had been one of Boston's hottest hitters since the All-Star break and Slaten one of the team's most reliable relievers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:29 PMRed Sox lose DH Masataka Yoshida, P Justin Slaten to injured list
Yoshida had been one of Boston's hottest hitters since the All-Star break and Slaten one of the team's most reliable relievers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:24 PMRed Sox Officially Place Masataka Yoshida On Injured List In Latest Lineup Blow
The Red Sox officially lost another important hitter Sunday, placing Masataka Yoshida on the injured list and recalling a versatile replacement.
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