Major League Masanao Yoshida's last OP game went well with 2 hits in 2 at bats. Yoshida of the Red Sox started as the No.

4 designated hitter in the final game of the exhibition game against the Rangers held in Arlington, Texas on the 26th. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga gave up four runs in the fourth inning, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs, but he only had 6 strikeouts, including a slider that struck out No. 3 Arenado for the second consecutive at-bat.