Red Sox Three-Year Outfielder Comments On Trade Rumors
Summary
Masataka Yoshida, a Boston Red Sox outfielder, may be traded due to the team's crowded lineup and his limited playing time last season. He is open to a trade, but his high salary could make it difficult for other teams to take on. Yoshida has a strong batting average, but he's unsure about his role in the coming season.Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox have many talented outfielders, making Yoshida's playing role unclear.
- Yoshida played only 55 games last season, mostly as a designated hitter, after recovering from an injury.
- His name has come up in trade rumors, but his high remaining contract value could complicate a trade.
- Any potential trade would involve $37 million left on his $90 million, five-year contract.
- Yoshida has a career batting average of .282 but struggled after an injury last season.
- He comments that trades are more frequent in the U.S. than in Japan, where he played before.
- The Red Sox may rotate their outfielders, further limiting Yoshida's time on the field.
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