Red Sox place Masataka Yoshida on injured list with hamstring strain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida has been placed on the injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Interim manager Chad Tracy reported on Tuesday that an MRI revealed a significant strain that could keep Yoshida out until late in the regular season. The team is seeking additional medical opinions to determine a clearer timeline. This injury poses a considerable challenge for the Red Sox as they prepare for postseason contention. With Yoshida sidelined, the designated hitter position may see various players rotating in until his potential return.
- •Yoshida diagnosed with a significant hamstring strain.
- •Interim manager Chad Tracy confirms Yoshida's extended absence.
- •Red Sox seeking further evaluations on Yoshida's condition.
- •Lineup adjustments likely as team prepares for postseason.
- •Yoshida has been one of the strongest hitters on the team recently.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — What Does Chad Tracy's Unfortunate Masataka Yoshida Update Mean For Red Sox Lineup?
"Masataka Yoshida could be out for an extended period of time
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