This Potential MLB Trade Elevates the Fantasy Baseball Upside Masataka Yoshida
Masataka Yoshida lacks playing time, but if he is traded to a team like the Giants, he may become very usable in fantasy baseball.
Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (7) at bat in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox are in a not-so-bad situation regarding their outfield. The position is crowded and will for sure cause a stir in trade rumors.
At the same time, fans debate whether the Red Sox will trade Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, or Jarren Duran, we focus on their Japanese import, Masataka Yoshida. If the price is right, a trade may get done, and in this scenario, we zero in on the San Francisco Giants. Fantasy Baseball Impact Yoshida was not drafted in the top 150 outfielders in 2026 fantasy baseball.
That is because Yoshida lacks opportunities. He sits on the Red Sox bench, and dating back to 2025, Yoshida has only earned 205 plate appearances. That, however, does not mean that Yoshida is non-productive.
In 2025, Yoshida batted a moderate . 266 and . 280 in the year prior.