Masataka Yoshida Activated From The Injured List, Nate Eaton Sent To Worcester, Nick Burdi To 60-Day Injured List

[Nick John]

The Boston Red Sox made a roster move ahead of Wednesday’s finale against the Colorado Rockies as they sent Nate Eaton down to Triple-A Worcester to make room for the return of Masataka Yoshida, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox moved right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Yoshida has missed all of 2025 so far as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, but is finally healthy and will be in the lineup tonight as the designated hitter. The left-handed hitter looks to be an addition to a lineup that has been on fire recently.

Eaton, who was called up to the Red Sox after the Rafael Devers trade, appeared in 14 games, hitting .250/.296/.333 to go along with two doubles, an RBI, and three stolen bases. He split his time between third base and the outfield and had been the team’s leadoff hitter for the previous four games.

Burdi, who was placed on the injured list June 3rd due to a right foot contusion, has pitched in four games for Boston, tossing 5 1/3 innings while not allowing a run to score. He had made two rehab outings for Triple-A Worcester in the middle of June but suffered a setback when he felt discomfort in his hip.

With Yoshida officially back what are your predictions for him for the remainder of the season? Join the conversation in the comments.

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[mvp 78]

60 day IL for Crawford, Winckowski, Casas, Slaten, Hendriks, Sandoval and now Burdi. Plus Breggie, Dobbins, Houck, Guerrero and Kelly are on the IL. The training room is busy AF. 

[Soxlover]

I wish there was a way Yoshida could take the place of DHam, Eaton and Romy v R and Toro v L but he can’t play infield. I’d prefer we keep playing our OF/DH as is over Yoshida.

A trade makes most sense.

[Nick John]

2 minutes ago, Soxlover said:

I wish there was a way Yoshida could take the place of DHam, Eaton and Romy v R and Toro v L but he can’t play infield. I’d prefer we keep playing our OF/DH as is over Yoshida.

A trade makes most sense.

Sox had him today doing some first base drills in front of the dugout today. 

[vegasbob]

Bres and AC  lucky that Yoshi didn't tell them to go suck sushi when they showed him where 1B was located.

[Soxlover]

He can probably outhit Toro but not likely Romy v L.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

5 hours ago, Nick John said:

The Boston Red Sox made a roster move ahead of Wednesday’s finale against the Colorado Rockies as they sent Nate Eaton down to Triple-A Worcester to make room for the return of Masataka Yoshida, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox moved right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Yoshida has missed all of 2025 so far as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, but is finally healthy and will be in the lineup tonight as the designated hitter. The left-handed hitter looks to be an addition to a lineup that has been on fire recently.

Eaton, who was called up to the Red Sox after the Rafael Devers trade, appeared in 14 games, hitting .250/.296/.333 to go along with two doubles, an RBI, and three stolen bases. He split his time between third base and the outfield and had been the team’s leadoff hitter for the previous four games.

Burdi, who was placed on the injured list June 3rd due to a right foot contusion, has pitched in four games for Boston, tossing 5 1/3 innings while not allowing a run to score. He had made two rehab outings for Triple-A Worcester in the middle of June but suffered a setback when he felt discomfort in his hip.

With Yoshida officially back what are your predictions for him for the remainder of the season? Join the conversation in the comments.

 

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He will make consistent contact; something the Sox have missed in many key moments this season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 hours ago, vegasbob said:

Bres and AC  lucky that Yoshi didn't tell them to go suck sushi when they showed him where 1B was located.

Sushi? I'd rather eat crow.

[Soxlover]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

He will make consistent contact; something the Sox have missed in many key moments this season.

I really miss all those weak grounders to 2B over all the Ks by others!

[Soxlover]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Sushi? I'd rather eat crow.

I’m not sure raw crow meat is a good idea!

lol

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

8 minutes ago, Soxlover said:

I really miss all those weak grounders to 2B over all the Ks by others!

His two year BA with the Sox is .285. Doesn't sound like a lot of weak grounders to 2B.

[Soxlover]

There were a ton!