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Will Masataka Yoshida play in World Baseball Classic? Red Sox DH makes announcement
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Masataka Yoshida will join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
The Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder announced on Instagram that he will partake in the tournament.
“Thanks to everybody’s continued support, I’ve been given the opportunity to wear the Samurai Japan jersey once again,” Yoshida captioned his post that included a photo from 2023 — the last time he played for Japan. I’ll embrace this responsibility and pride and give my all out there.”
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In 2023, Yoshida’s 13 RBI were a record in a single World Baseball Classic.
Along with Yoshida, the Red Sox expect Brayan Bello (Dominican Republic), Wilyer Abreu (Venezuela), Jarren Duran (Mexico), Ceddanne Rafaela (Netherlands), Jovani Morán (Puerto Rico) and Greg Weissert (Italy) to also be on WBC rosters.
Newcomer Ranger Suárez is also likely to be on Venezuela’s roster.
Sources told MassLive’s Chris Cotillo that Garrett Whitlock is going through the process of finalizing his spot on Team USA’s roster.
Aroldis Chapman will not participate in the World Baseball Classic.
All told, the Red Sox could have 11 players on their 40-man roster in the WBC. Players like Marcelo Mayer , Roman Anthony , Carlos Narvaez , Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet will stay with the Red Sox in camp.
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The World Baseball Classic begins March 5 and runs through March 17.
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