Evaluating Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox Contract
We revisit the 5-year, $90M Yoshida deal with Boston in light of his on-field output.
Yoshida signed a 5-year, $90M deal with Boston in 2023, arriving with an elite contact reputation.
Year 1 went well (.289, 15 HRs), but years 2+ were limited by injury and uneven output.
His K% ranks among the lowest in MLB, though his power output may not match his contract tier.
2026 is the middle of his deal — how much he rebounds will shape the contract's legacy.