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The Boston Red Sox have a unique roster construction. Many of their core hitters are left-handed, yet somehow, more southpaws are on the way via their farm system. Naturally, they’ve been susceptible to lefty pitchers because of it. So, the club’s chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, is striving for balance this offseason.
Speaking on The Greg Hill Show, Breslow recently emphasized that Boston must find an equilibrium. His comments signaled the team’s willingness to trade some left-handed batters, like outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida, to even out the lineup and address other needs. However, the latest injury news regarding the Japanese slugger may throw a wrench into their plans.
Per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald, Yoshida underwent a successful right shoulder labral procedure on October 3rd, 2024.Yoshida requiring surgery was reportedly considered a possibility days before it happened, so this news didn’t come out of thin air. Still, it’s an unfortunate development that could alter Boston’s course of action and keep him around for another season.
