Red Sox’s Alex Cora Provides Important Injury Update on Masataka Yoshida originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox's lineup is currently missing a player who has been a nearly everyday starter for the team over the last two seasons – and his name is not Rafael Devers.

Manager Alex Cora said Masataka Yoshida would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The 31-year-old DH/outfielder has been out the entire season following surgery on his right shoulder in October.

For Masataka Yoshida, the end of a long road to recovery is finally in sight — and the Red Sox want him to play the outfield, too.