Summary
The Boston Red Sox have some tough decisions to make after a strong postseason despite losing to the New York Yankees. They are considering trading outfielder Masataka Yoshida, who has a $90 million contract, to make room for younger players. Yoshida played well in the playoffs but appeared in only 55 games this season.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox finished the regular season with an 89-73 record.
- The team made it to the postseason for the first time since 2021 but lost to the New York Yankees.
- The Red Sox have many outfield players, leading to limited playing time for each.
- Masataka Yoshida is currently under a five-year, $90 million contract with the Red Sox.
- There are two years and over $37 million left on Yoshida's contract.
- Yoshida played in 55 games this season and had a strong playoff performance.
- The emergence of young players like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer gives the team hope for the future.
