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EXCLUSIVE: Boston Red Sox’s Leadoff CRISIS—Is Masataka Yoshida in the WRONG Role Again?
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EXCLUSIVE: Boston Red Sox’s Leadoff CRISIS—Is Masataka Yoshida in the WRONG Role Again?
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The Boston Red Sox experiment with Masataka Yoshida as leadoff hitter sparks controversy after another frustrating offensive showing. Can the lineup find consistency before their playoff hopes slip away? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian examines Yoshida’s struggles at the top, questions his fit in the spot, and considers how impending returns could shake up the roster.
Key updates include Roman Anthony’s injury progress and what his eventual comeback means for Yoshida’s role, plus the latest on Garrett Crochet’s rehab and the impact on the rotation. Maljanian also spotlights Romy Gonzalez’s rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs, analyzing how his return could add a much-needed boost against left-handed pitching. With ongoing roster puzzles and persistent issues at the plate, is there still time for the Red Sox to turn things around and challenge in the AL East?
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