"Masataka Yoshida would play three of the next five games, and he'll even get some game time in left field, where he has made just six appearances over the last two seasons."
"The 'showcase him for a trade' rationale doesn't carry water - everyone in baseball knows who he is as a player and no team is going to decide they want him based on a few games in March and April."
"Defensively, the Red Sox outfield was far and away the best in baseball last year. On a relative basis, it was the strongest component of the team."
The Red Sox currently have five outfielders for four positions, complicating their long-term strategy. Alex Cora announced that Masataka Yoshida will play three of the next five games, including some time in left field. The rationale for this decision is unclear, as Yoshida does not significantly enhance the team's offensive capabilities and is a defensive downgrade. The outfield was the strongest component of the team last year, with Roman Anthony working to improve his defense. The team needs to consider trading Yoshida for better long-term planning.
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