On Thursday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora described Masataka Yoshida as “part of the solution” when it came to Boston’s crowded outfield and designated hitter mix. But how? news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 16, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox As Red Sox, Masataka Yoshida navigate awkward roster situation, is he ‘part of the solution’ or trade bait? On Thursday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora described Masataka Yoshida as “part of the solution” when it came to Boston’s crowded outfield and designated hitter mix. But how? By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox ‘Just pick up a glove’ — Red Sox chairman discusses Rafael Devers not playing 1B for Boston Rafael Devers’ unwillingness to play first base after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury last year didn’t sit well with Tom Werner. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Alex Cora likens upcoming Red Sox season to marathon: ‘We have to finish the race’ The World Series is always the ultimate goal. But Alex Cora knows in order for the Red Sox to get there, they must pace themselves. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman had career year at 37. Can he be as good or better this season? At a point in his career when most pitchers are beginning to fade, Aroldis Chapman is better than ever. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Sam Kennedy says ‘hurtful’ narrative on Red Sox can be disproven if you ‘do the math’ on payroll Does the Red Sox' record payroll dispel the one narrative Sam Kennedy finds 'hurtful?' The team president weighed in Sunday. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ meeting theme brought ‘tears’ to eyes of some players ‘for the first time ever’ Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy: “I’ve never seen tears in a spring training meeting coming out of the eyes of our players, but we got it this year for the first time ever." By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $5   Subscribe Now