Boston Red Sox Expected to Cut Ties With $90 Million Outfielder Who Doesn’t Fit In

The Boston Red Sox are expected to part ways with outfielder and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida, according to reporter Chris Cotillo. Yoshida has one year remaining on his five-year, $90 million deal signed in December 2022. Due $18 million next season, he is reportedly seen as a poor roster fit, making a trade or a potential designated-for-assignment move likely for Boston.

Over four seasons with the club, the 33-year-old slashed .280/.339/.420 with 34 home runs and 182 RBIs while primarily serving as designated hitter. In addition to moving on from Yoshida, Cotillo also reports that a trade involving outfielder Jarren Duran is squarely in play as the organization manages its outfield logjam.