Masataka Yoshida, who is already on the IL while recovering from labrum surgery, is now dealing with a back issue and will travel to Boston for further evaluation.

Fantasy Impact

More details on the severity of Yoshida's back injury should emerge in the coming days. He was limited to DH during spring training, posting a .286/.286/.400 slash line.

Masataka Yoshida will open the regular season on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester to continue ramping up his throwing program. When he is healthy, he figures to start most of his games in left field.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) threw to 90 feet but remains far from outfield-ready, per team updates, post-labrum surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s .321 average and .785 OPS in 9 DH starts over 28 spring plate appearances shine, but Tuesday’s 90-foot throws lag, with Rafael Devers set as Boston’s DH, likely IL-bound due to outfield limits. The 31-year-old needs rehab games. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his bat to boost the Red Sox once cleared midseason.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will probably open on the 10-day injured list, per team updates, despite a Tuesday spring homer.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida’s first Grapefruit League homer Tuesday shows his swing’s back, but throwing at just 100 feet post-shoulder surgery likely lands him on the Red Sox’ 10-day IL, per Cora. Rafael Devers at DH and a set outfield cloud his role. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his bat to find a spot in Boston’s lineup once fully cleared.

Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) continues to work on his throwing program and might not be outfield-ready by camp’s end, per team updates, sticking to DH duties in Grapefruit League play.

Fantasy Impact

Yoshida, limited to DH roles this spring due to shoulder issues, faces a potential Opening Day IL stint if his throwing lags, per Red Sox manager Alex Cora. His bat remains a lineup asset. Fantasy managers should brace for a delayed start but can count on his hitting once cleared.