When will Masataka Yoshida return to Red Sox? Alex Cora gives ‘most likely’ date

Red Sox on cusp of getting 2 key hitters back in lineup

The Red Sox are expected to activate Masataka Yoshida this week for his long-awaited season debut. “Most likely Wednesday,” manager Alex Cora said Monday afternoon. Yoshida’s activation will mark his season debut after months of rehabbing following offseason shoulder surgery last fall. The 31-year-old left-fielder and designated hitter is in the third of a five-year, $90 million contract. Over 248 games between his first two Sox seasons, he hit …

When will Masataka Yoshida return to Red Sox? Alex Cora gives ‘most likely’ date

BOSTON — Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is likely to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Alex Cora Reveals Likely Return Date For Injured Red Sox Slugger

The Boston Red Sox’s lineup has been shorthanded for much of the season. Not only have the Red Sox lost key hitters like Alex Bregman, Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida to injury, but they also traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants last month. Fortunately, they are about to get several of their big bats back, according to manager Alex Cora. During his press conference prior to Monday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, Cora revealed…