The Boston Red Sox were quick to sign Masataka Yoshida, a Japanese outfielder who was just posted Tuesday by Nippon Professional Baseball's Orix Buffaloes.
. Alex Verdugo and Enrique Hernandez are there, but the Red Sox had to mix and match with the likes of Jarren Duran, Rob Refsnyder and others last season.
The Red Sox also needed a consistent leadoff hitter, which Yoshida could be for them given his track record in Japan. Yoshida is the second reported signing for Boston on Wednesday, as veteran closer Kenley Jansen also chose the Red Sox as his next team.
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