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Red Sox Agree to One-Year Deal With Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Fortify Infield

Boston still views this as a defense-first depth move pending a physical.

Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) throws to first for an out against Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) in the eleventh inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Oct 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) hits a single during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 27: A picture of the Boston Red Sox hat and a Wilson glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the agreement is for one year and has not been confirmed by the club as it remains contingent on a physical.
  • Several reports cite a salary of about $6 million, though the figure is not universally confirmed.
  • A 2020 Gold Glove winner, Kiner-Falefa offers plus defense and versatility at shortstop, third base and second, positioning him as a leading option at second alongside internal candidates.
  • Offense remains the question: he posted a .262/.297/.334 line with two homers in 2025 and has a career profile of low power but strong contact and low strikeout rates.
  • Reporting indicates Boston is still pursuing an additional infielder to add more offense, and after claiming Tsung-Che Cheng on waivers the club no longer has an open 40-man spot ahead of finalizing Kiner-Falefa.