On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox will continue their series with the Houston Astros at Fenway Park.
They are coming off a 3-1 win on Friday.
Masataka Yoshida did not play in the game (and last had a plate appearance on April 28).
Red Sox Make Masataka Yoshida Decision
GettyMasataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox hits into a ground out during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
For Saturday’s game, the Red Sox have announced their starting lineup.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “BOS Red Sox Lineup 05/02 1. Jarren Duran DH 2. Willson Contreras 1B 3. Roman Anthony LF 4. Wilyer Abreu RF 5. Trevor Story SS 6. Marcelo Mayer 2B 7. Ceddanne Rafaela CF 8. Connor Wong C 9. Caleb Durbin 3B”
Yoshida is once again out of the lineup.
He is currently batting .265 with 13 hits, five RBI’s and five runs in 18 games this season.
The 32-year-old is in his fourth MLB season (all with Boston).
Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote: “Yoshida has started 1 of 6 games under Tracy.”
GettyMasataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox sprints for first base in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Social Media Reacts To Yoshida Out Of Lineup
Robbie Hyde: “While Masataka Yoshida does have the 3rd highest OPS (.716)/wRC+ (108) and the highest BB% (15.3%) on the Red Sox, they’re 2-11 when he starts, and 3-15 overall in games he’s appeared in.”
@Red_LakE7: “I think we’re seeing what one of the issues was, but I don’t know why early in the season you don’t try to boost his value so maybe you can offload him for a 27 yo AA relief pitcher and a few million in salary relief.”
@bullshark19: “I feel bad for masa but who you playing him over”
@gmills962: “They’ve got to be trying to move him; but at some point, with no injuries, they’re just going to have to release him and bring up one of the many guys that are hitting in Worcester. Just unable to get him the at bats he needs with all the OF’ers healthy.”
@zachdonegan: “I feel for Masa in a way but also the dude thrives in the bench bat role imo.,”
Red Sox Right Now
GettyMasataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox hits a walk off single against the Detroit Tigers in the tenth inning at Fenway Park on April 17, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Red Sox have had a very slow start to the season with a 13-19 record in 32 games, which has them at the bottom of the American League East.
They are 6-8 in the 14 games they have played at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox Make Masataka Yoshida Decision For Astros Game