Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida leaves game vs. Pirates with left hamstring tightness
The Red Sox said Yoshida left after a third-inning double and was replaced by Anthony Seigler.
- On Saturday, Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness after sustaining the injury while running to second base.
- The 33-year-old hit a double down the right-field line in the third inning but developed a noticeable limp as he approached second base, forcing him to limb off with a trainer.
- Yoshida has been vital to Boston's 2026 turnaround after missing much of 2025 due to right shoulder surgery, batting.307 over his last 30 games with three home runs and 17 RBIs.
- Second baseman Anthony Seigler replaced Yoshida as the designated hitter, though the Red Sox have not disclosed the severity of the hamstring injury or timeline for his return.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy announced that Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will begin rehab assignments in coming days, providing depth as Boston manages multiple injuries this season.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida exits game with left hamstring tightness
Yoshida appeared to pull something in his left leg while running the bases in the third inning. The post Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida exits game with left hamstring tightness appeared first on Boston.com.
Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida leaves game vs. Pirates with left hamstring tightness
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness.
Yoshida exits with left hamstring tightness after third-inning double
PITTSBURGH -- Just hours after Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy had his most positive injury update in weeks, revealing that three key players (Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa) will all open Minor League rehab assignments within days, designated hitter Masataka Yoshida went down with what the Red
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium















