BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that outfielder and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent successful surgery to repair cartilage in his right shoulder, aiming for a return by opening day.
The team stated that Yoshida had the right shoulder labral repair on October 3.
Yoshida, 29, posted a .280 batting average with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs last season, marking his second year with Boston after signing from Japan.