ISIAH KINER-FALEFA NEWS

Getting everyday look Kiner-Falefa will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Kiner-Falefa will make his sixth consecutive start Sunday and appears set to take over as the Yankees' primary option in left field while Jake Bauers shifts to first base as a replacement for Anthony Rizzo (concussion), who was placed on the injured list Thursday. Even though the lefty-hitting Billy McKinney would make for a natural platoon partner in left field, the right-handed-hitting Kiner-Falefa will stick in the lineup against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy on Sunday. Kiner-Falefa has recorded exactly one hit in nine of his last 10 games and is getting on base at a .371 clip during that stretch.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 loss against the Astros.

Impact Kiner-Falefa's fifth-inning blast off Astros' starter Hunter Brown was his sixth of the season and first since June 29. The utility-man led off and started in right field in place of a resting Aaron Judge for the Yankees. Kiner-Falefa has now handled the leadoff role in two of the four games since Gleyber Torres was moved down to the three-hole in the Yankees' lineup. If Torres' position in the batting order holds, whomever gets regular work for the Yankees in the leadoff spot should prove to be a quality source for runs scored.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting leadoff Wednesday Kiner-Falefa is starting in left field and batting leadoff Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact It's his first start in more than a week and the first time this season that he's batted higher than fifth for the Yankees. Kiner-Falefa did reach base in both plate appearances off the bench Tuesday and has reached eight times across his last 15 trips to the dish.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Kiner-Falefa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact He'll sit for the second time in the series and could be at risk of moving into more of a part-time role while the Yankees have been deploying designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton in the corner outfield more frequently of late. After posting a 1.029 OPS over an eight-game stretch from June 28 to July 5, Kiner-Falefa has fallen back to earth of late with an 0-for-5 showing over his past two starts.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

IKF can plug any hole for Yanks, earning more playing time NEW YORK – Isiah Kiner-Falefa is an all-purpose player for the Yankees. In fact, he has played seven positions for New York this season, all...

JULY 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strong showing in doubleheader Kiner-Falefa went 4-for-7 with two walks and three runs scored over both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Impact Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run in Game 1, then followed it up by getting on base in all four of his plate appearances in Game 2. He's been in the lineup for six of the last eight games after initially losing some playing time to Harrison Bader. Kiner-Falefa's unlikely to have one steady spot in the lineup -- he played in right field and center field Saturday and has also seen time in left field and at third base over the last week. The versatile 28-year-old is slashing a reasonable .260/.306/.387 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 187 plate appearances this season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in three in win Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Thursday's victory over Oakland.

Impact Kiner-Falefa got the Yankees on the board with a solo shot off Hogan Harris in the second inning, tying the game 1-1. He'd drive in two more runs on a sac fly and a base hit later in the contest. Kiner-Falefa is now 6-for-15 (.400) over his last six games while starting sporadically in a utility role. He's now slashing .247/.288/.380 with five homers, 22 RBI, 23 runs scored and eight steals through 178 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa explains 'dumb' mistake: 'That's just a bonehead play' Yankees fans also booed Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson, who they've showered with boos since the start of their homestand.

JUNE 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yankees, Rangers lineups | Harrison Bader sits, Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts (6/23/23) The New York Yankees begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.

JUNE 23, 2023 • NJ.COM

Provides bright spot in rout Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run homer in his only plate appearance and struck out one batter in a perfect inning of relief in Thursday's lopsided loss to the Mariners.

Impact Kiner-Falefa shined in an otherwise ugly loss for the Yankees, preventing a shutout with a two-run shot to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning after retiring all three batters he faced as a pitcher in the top of the frame. The versatile veteran has been playing scarcely of late, and he entered the contest having gone 1-for-12 with five strikeouts since June 11. Despite the ray of sunshine Kiner-Falefa provided for New York on Thursday, he hasn't hit well enough this season to have more than a utility role.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Kiner-Falefa takes mound for flawless inning, then homers in ugly Yankees loss Isiah Kiner-Falefa again took the mound to pitch in a Yankees loss, this time following it up with a home run against the Mariners.

JUNE 23, 2023 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Losing playing time with Bader back Kiner-Falefa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Kiner-Falefa will sit for the fourth time in five games and appears to have moved back into a reserve role in the wake of Harrison Bader's recent return from the injured list. The Yankees still have openings at the corner-outfield spots with Aaron Judge (toe) on the shelf, but Billy McKinney and Jake Bauers appear to be manager Aaron Boone's preferred options in left field and right field, respectively, at the moment.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather for Game 2 Kiner-Falefa isn't starting the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against Boston.

Impact Kiner-Falefa will head to the bench after he went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Sunday's matinee. Billy McKinney will take his place in center field and bat sixth.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Kiner-Falefa isn't in the Yankees' lineup Friday against Boston.

Impact After going 1-for-7 with two runs scored and two stolen bases during the Yankees' previous series against the Mets, Kiner-Falefa will sit out Friday's series opener against the Red Sox. Kiner-Falefa made his previous two starts in center field but will be replaced by Billy McKinney, who will bat seventh.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild in Subway Series Kiner-Falefa went 0-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact The utility player manufactured a run in the seventh inning purely via his wheels, along with some shaky defense by the Mets. After reaching on a Jeff McNeil throwing error, Kiner-Falefa swiped second, went to third on Francisco Alvarez's throwing error, then caught reliever Brooks Raley napping on the mound and executed a straight steal of home. Kiner-Falefa has seen action at third base, shortstop and all three outfield spots this season but is getting his starts lately in center field, and over his last 16 games he's batting .296 (16-for-54) with four of his eight stolen bases on the season, eight runs and nine RBI.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa 'couldn't believe' Mets' mistakes, allowing him to steal home Isiah Kiner-Falefa stole home in the seventh inning of Wednesday's loss to the Mets, making Subway Series history.

JUNE 15, 2023 • NJ.COM

Kiner-Falefa gets Yankees 1st straight steal of home since 2016

Isiah Kiner-Falefa pulled off one of baseball's most exciting plays: stealing home

JUNE 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's steal of home surprises Mets in Yankees loss Brooks Raley made the mistake of pitching from the windup on Wednesday night. The pitcher never paid attention to Kiner-Falefa, so he took a...

JUNE 15, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's steal of home surprises Mets in Yankees loss Brooks Raley made the mistake of pitching from the windup on Wednesday night. The pitcher never paid attention to Kiner-Falefa, so he took a...

JUNE 15, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

WATCH: New York Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa Steals Home Against Mets New York Yankees utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa stole home on the Mets.

JUNE 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM