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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida sustained a left hamstring injury during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was removed from action. The injury occurred in the third inning as Yoshida slid into second base while attempting to stretch a double into the right field corner. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated after the team’s 4-0 victory that the player would likely require an extended absence.
Yoshida, who experienced a similar hamstring strain during his time playing in Japan that sidelined him for approximately one month, reported feeling discomfort as he approached the base. The team has not yet conducted formal testing to determine the full extent of the damage. Yoshida’s departure prompted immediate roster adjustments, with Anthony Seigler taking over his position on the bases.
The injury comes at a significant time for the Red Sox, as Yoshida had been performing exceptionally well recently. Over his last 41 games, he maintained a .306 batting average with an .825 on-base plus slugging percentage. For the season, the player is batting .274 with five home runs and 28 runs batted in across 66 games.
Should Yoshida require placement on the injured list, the Red Sox have multiple replacement options available at their Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Romy Gonzalez and Nate Eaton are both currently on the organization’s 40-man roster, making any potential callup straightforward.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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