For Masataka Yoshida, the end of a long road to recovery is finally in sight — and the Red Sox want him to play the outfield, too.

Red Sox’s Alex Cora Provides Important Injury Update on Masataka Yoshida originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox's lineup is currently missing a player who has been a nearly everyday starter for the team over the last two seasons – and his name is not Rafael Devers.

Manager Alex Cora said Masataka Yoshida would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The 31-year-old DH/outfielder has been out the entire season following surgery on his right shoulder in October.