Overview
- Multiple outlets, including ESPN and MLB.com, report the agreement is for one year and is pending a physical, with the club yet to confirm.
- Kiner-Falefa, a 2020 Gold Glove winner, brings plus defense and positional versatility across second, shortstop and third base.
- He is expected to compete for time at second base and bolster infield depth alongside options such as Marcelo Mayer and Romy Gonzalez.
- Offense remains limited as he profiles as a contact hitter with low power, finishing 2025 at .262/.297/.334 with 2 home runs and 15 steals over 138 games.
- Boston has an open 40-man roster spot and, after recent spending near tax thresholds, is using a short-term deal to address an infield need.