Masataka Yoshida Likely Headed to IL With Left Hamstring Strain

Masataka Yoshida is likely headed to an IL stint after leaving a game early with a left hamstring strain, per Red Sox beat reporter Ian Browne.

The move has not been formally announced, but the expectation is clear: Yoshida is not expected to remain on the active roster. A replacement is reportedly being called up from Triple-A Worcester, which suggests the placement is a matter of when, not whether.

What remains unconfirmed

The club has not announced the roster move. The length of any absence, the specific severity of the strain, and the identity of the Worcester callup have not been reported.

The broader picture in Boston

The timing is awkward for a Red Sox club that has dropped 6 of its last 7 games after a 27-3 stretch, falling to 65-57. Roman Anthony, the Red Sox outfielder who has been nearing a minor league rehab assignment, remains a name to watch as the organization manages its roster depth — though no timetable for his return has been reported.