Red Sox Reinstate Masataka Yoshida, Designate Garrett Cooper for Assignment

Yoshida's return bolsters a Red Sox lineup dealing with multiple injuries, while Cooper's poor performance leads to roster changes.

Masataka Yoshida returns to the Red Sox lineup after recovering from a left thumb strain.
First baseman Garrett Cooper has been designated for assignment following Yoshida's reinstatement.
Tyler O'Neill and Rafael Devers are also making progress in their recoveries from injuries.
Triston Casas is optimistic about returning from his rib cartilage tear by early July.
Chris Martin, dealing with anxiety, is improving and may return soon.