Isiah Kiner-Falefa - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Part of platoon at 2B Kiner-Falefa will be part of a three-man platoon at second base early in the season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Marcelo Mayer will start against right-handers, with both Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio in the lineup against lefties. The manager indicated the player that will start against southpaws will be a "mix-and-match," but Monasterio was more effective against lefties in 2025. The Red Sox are scheduled to face two Cincinnati left-handers out of the gate -- Andrew Abbot and Nick Lodolo (blister).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot camp Kiner-Falefa started at first base and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's spring game against Minnesota.

Impact Kiner-Falefa is adding first base to his already expansive list of positions. With Willson Contreras away at the World Baseball Classic and Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) possibly in need of surgery, Kiner-Falefa has made three appearances at first, while also seeing time at shortstop (one game), second base (two), third base (two), shortstop (one) and designated hitter (one). Through 10 Grapefruit League games, he's batting .409 (9-for-22) with four walks, two doubles, two RBI and one steal. The latest roster projection by Ian Browne of MLB.com includes both Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio as backup utility infielders.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's second RBI single | 03/12/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

MLB reveals startling truth about Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Game 7 World Series slide with Blue Jays | Sporting News There are many layers to unpack here.

MARCH 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

The official report from MLB's replay review says a critical play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild Game 7 World Series win last year was determined by feet, not inches

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Ex-New York Yankees bust Isiah Kiner-Falefa keeps talking about them | Sporting News Funny how that keeps happening.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gettings reps at first Kiner-Falefa is getting work at first base early in spring training due to the absences of Triston Casas (knee) and Romy Gonzalez (shoulder), Sean McAdam of Masslive.com reports.

Impact Casas continues to recover from major knee surgery last May, and Gonzalez has been shelved since September due to a left shoulder injury. Kiner-Falefa has typically served at second base, third and shortstop during his major-league career, but the super utility veteran could get some looks at first during spring training and early in the regular season behind Willson Contreras.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Takes Reps For Red Sox At Surprising Position Boston Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa reportedly took reps at first base for the club in recent training sessions.

FEBRUARY 16 • NESN.COM

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's signing already worthwhile after Red Sox fleece Brewers The missing piece to the puzzle.

FEBRUARY 14 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Aaron Boone Responds To Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Recent Comments - NESN.com New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has responded to new Boston Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s recent comments. Kiner-Falefa was a...

FEBRUARY 11 • NESN.COM

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has Red Sox fans changing their tune after his Yankees trash talk Isiah Kiner-Falefa officially became a Boston Red Sox on February 10 when the club added him to the 40-man roster. He also did something els...

FEBRUARY 11 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox Fans Are Going To Love Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Goal This Year - NESN.com One thing you can’t say about this Boston Red Sox roster is that it doesn’t have enough depth. By adding big-name free agent Wilson Contrera...

FEBRUARY 11 • NESN.COM

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Role With Red Sox Revealed After Caleb Durbin Trade - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox have made two intriguing moves to their infield. Boston signed veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 mil...

FEBRUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Red Sox fans get exciting free agent update after Isiah Kiner-Falefa deal | Sporting News The Red Sox are not done adding this offseason.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Isiah Kiner-Falefa may not prevent Red Sox from getting desperate at second base The keystone carousel continues.

FEBRUARY 6 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Red Sox offseason plan after Isiah Kiner-Falefa deal still involves offense upgrades | Sporting News The Red Sox are looking for offense this offseason.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands one-year deal with Boston Kiner-Falefa signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kiner-Falefa spent time with the Pirates and Blue Jays in 2025, slashing .262/.297/.334 with 40 RBI, 45 runs scored and 15 stolen bases across 459 regular-season plate appearances. The 30-year-old's career .262 batting average and ability to play three infield positions will help him to crack the starting nine occasionally, but he's unlikely to secure a regular starting job with the Red Sox.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Former Blue Jays infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa drawing interest from multiple teams Though he's unlikely to return to Toronto.

JANUARY 26 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Touching Base: The Blue Jays Keeping Spending Big After World Series Heartbreak

After that heartbreaking finish to the 2025 World Series, the Blue Jays are primed for another shot in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Touching Base: The Blue Jays Keeping Spending Big After World Series Heartbreak

Zack Littell? Harrison Bader? Utility Player? 3 MLB Free Agents Astros Should Sign

The Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016; they need to act. Here are three MLB free agents Houston should add.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Zack Littell? Harrison Bader? Utility Player? 3 MLB Free Agents Astros Should Sign

Kiner-Falefa shouldn't be blamed for short lead in 9th inning of World Series Game 7, Schneider says

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider doesn't want Isiah Kiner-Falefa blamed for getting thrown out at the plate in Game 7 of the World Series

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeff Passan shuts down criticism of Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Blue Jays Game 7 moment When a team loses Game 7 of the World Series in extra innings there is bound to be some second guessing. In the case of the Toronto Blue Jas...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Mike Wilner: Blue Jays' Isiah Kiner-Falefa says he got threats after getting thrown out at the plate. But did IKF really cost Toronto the World Series? One of the greatest baserunners of all time, Kevin Kiermaier, weighs in on whether Toronto baserunner could have scored in the ninth inning.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays' Isiah Kiner-Falefa Explains Thinking Behind Controversial Baserunning Decision Toronto Blue Jays infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been criticized heavily for a Game 7 baserunning decision, but is it warranted?

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • NESN.COM

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MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Touching Base: The Blue Jays Keeping Spending Big After World Series Heartbreak

Zack Littell? Harrison Bader? Utility Player? 3 MLB Free Agents Astros Should Sign

Kiner-Falefa shouldn't be blamed for short lead in 9th inning of World Series Game 7, Schneider says