Isiah Kiner-Falefa Stats

The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa that will bring him back to the Bronx for the 2023 season. The contract will be for one year and $6 million dollars. Kiner-Falefa endured a tumultuous year with the Yankees after coming over from the Texas Rangers last offseason, slashing .261/.314/.327 with four home runs and 22 steals in 531 plate appearances. Most of Kiner-Falefa's contributions come from speed and defense, and there's no guarantee that he will see nearly as much playing time this upcoming season as last.

over 2 months ago

New York Yankees infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop and is hitting eighth for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander. Kiner-Falefa was on the bench for the final two games of the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians in favor of Oswaldo Cabrera, but he's back in there to begin the ALCS. The 27-year-old hasn't been bad in his first four career playoff games for the Yanks, going 3-for-11 (.273) with a run scored, a walk, a strikeout and a stolen base.

3 months ago

New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa isn't in the team's starting lineup for the fifth game of an American League Division Series matchup with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The infielder hit .261 with a .314 on-base percentage, four home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 531 plate appearances during the regular season. He's collected three hits, a walk, and a stolen base in 12 postseason plate appearances so far this year. Instead, Oswaldo Cabrera will get the start at shortstop and bat sixth against the Guardians and right-hander Aaron Civale.

3 months ago