Coverage dated August 16, 2026

Red Sox place Masataka Yoshida, Justin Slaten on injured list

Headline from Portland Press Herald

Yoshida has a strained left hamstring, while Slaten is dealing with elbow inflammation.

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The Boston Globe
Red Sox place DH Masataka Yoshida, reliever Justin Slaten on injured list (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 16, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Yoshida was expected to be sidelined, but Slaten's move to the IL comes as a surprise.
Portland Press Herald
Red Sox place Masataka Yoshida, Justin Slaten on injured list (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Aug 16, 2026
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Yoshida has a strained left hamstring, while Slaten is dealing with elbow inflammation.