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Red Sox planning to part ways with outfielder Masataka Yoshida

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Red Sox planning to part ways with outfielder Masataka Yoshida

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are expected to cut ties with outfielder Masataka Yoshida as they navigate a crowded roster. Yoshida, who is due $18 million next season, has been deemed to not fit the team's needs after another underwhelming year. With eight outfielders on the 40-man roster, the organization might DFA him instead of pursuing a trade. Jarren Duran is also identified as a potential trade candidate as the Red Sox look to reshape their outfield. Both players' futures with the team could be decided as the offseason approaches.

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Status Watch

•Yoshida has one year left on a five-year, $90 million contract.
•He posted a.280 batting average with 34 home runs during his tenure.
•Duran had a challenging season, with a.207 batting average.
•Red Sox may look to DFA Yoshida instead of trading him.
•Roster adjustments are necessary as offseason plans take shape.

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4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Expected to Cut Ties With $90 Million Outfielder Who Doesn’t Fit In

What they're saying

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As Boston Red Sox mourn the 2026 MLB season, a roster shakeup feels nearly inevitable. They have eight outfielders on their 40-man roster, which includes Masataka Yoshida and Jahmai Jones who both played in the outfield this season.Red Sox reporter Chris Cotillo shares his insight on who doesn’t fit in and which he expects the […] The post Boston Red Sox Expected to Cut Ties With $90 Million Outfielder Who Doesn’t Fit In appeared first on HEAVY.
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