Alex Cora laid out a rough timeline for Masataka Yoshida's return to the Red Sox, including some insight into his potential role.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announces that Masataka Yoshida is set to be activated off the injured list ahead of the All-Star break, during the upcoming homestand.

Whenever Yoshida does return, he’ll re-join a crowded outfield/designated hitter mix in Boston. Cora envisions Yoshida and lefty-masher Rob Refsnyder platooning at the DH position while also continuing to mix both players into the outfield alongside Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela.