Yoshida exits after suffering left leg injury on third-inning double
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida left Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park due to apparent left hamstring tightness. Yoshida sustained the injury while hustling for a double down the right-field line in the top of the third inning, visibly limping before safely sliding headfirst into second base. He was immediately checked by training staff and replaced by pinch-runner Anthony Seigler, who assumed the designated hitter role. The unexpected setback occurred just hours after interim manager Chad Tracy delivered an encouraging health update stating that several key players were nearing minor league rehab assignments. Yoshida, who has been a consistent offensive presence for Boston, will undergo further medical evaluations. The team awaits official updates regarding a potential stint on the injured list, which would force roster adjustments as the club navigates the late-season schedule.
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