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Masataka Yoshida the Odd-Man Out in Boston?
MLB.com's Ian Browne writes that it is "hard to see" how Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida fits into the team's outfield rotation on a regular basis in 2026. Boston has five projected outfielders entering the regular season in Yoshida, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Wilyer Abreu. Anthony, an emerging star in baseball, will play every day and will spend a lot of time in left field while also occasionally seeing time as the designated hitter and in right field when Abreu needs a day off. Duran will rotate between left, center, and DH. When Rafaela and Abreu play, they will always be in center and right field, respectively. It makes the 32-year-old Yoshida a trade candidate with a week to go until Opening Day. His fantasy value is way down after he hit only four home runs and drove in 26 while slashing .266/.307/.388 in just 55 games in 2025 due to injuries. Even if the contact-oriented Yoshida is healthy, he might not see enough at-bats in Beantown to warrant attention in mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
Source: MLB.com - Ian Browne
