10 days ago

Alex Cora Says Masataka Yoshida 'Part of the Solution' Amid Roster Squeeze

Cora called Yoshida “part of the solution” despite Boston’s outfield/DH logjam. Entering Year 4 of his five-year, $90M deal, the lefty faces Opening Day uncertainty with Abreu, Anthony, Duran and Rafaela ahead. Yoshida admitted, “These three years (weren’t) what I expected.” Trade interest exists, but teams want spring proof after labrum surgery. “Just to perform,” he said.