ANOTHER SETBACK: Red Sox Suffers another big setback with Injury from a top Veteran.

The Boston Red Sox’s lineup is as thin as it’s been all year. Boston has been hit with injuries all over the field, but one player’s return could help mitigate some of the stress on its bats.

The Red Sox activated Masataka Yoshida on June 11, hours before the beginning of their series against the Phillies. Yoshida has been sidelined since April 29 with a thumb strain, which required multiple doctor visits to determine surgical intervention was not needed.

Alex Cora previously said he was hopeful that the designated hitter would be ready during the week of June 10, but he didn’t expect him to be activated until around June 13. He’s in Boston’s June 11 lineup against Philadelphia, and will bat fifth.

Yoshida was sent on a rehab assignment with the WooSox on June 8-9. The 31-year-old went 1-for-7 with a walk and two runs scored over his two Triple-A outings.

Garrett Cooper was designated for assignment to open up a roster spot for Yoshida. The veteran was brought in to alleviate some of the stress on the Sox’s lineup after Triston Casas’ injury.

ed Sox fans expected a lot out of Cooper due to his early-season success with the Cubs, but his tenure in Boston was low on offensive production. Cooper batted .171/.227/.229 in 24 games with the Red Sox and .270/.341/.432 in 12 games with Chicago.

Unfortunately for Boston, the team have to wait for some key returns to the infield. Casas has been characteristically positive about his rib injury, but his progress may be slightly delayed.

The first baseman shared on June 5 that he hoped to be swinging a bat by the end of the week. He’s been participating in other baseball activities and swinging is supposed to be his last step before he goes on a rehab assignment.