Isiah Kiner-Falefa
2B,3B,CF,LF - Toronto Blue Jays
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Eligibility
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Kiner-Falefa will get a day off as the Jays’ elect to start Ernie Clement at third base. Clement will bat eighth for Jays’ manager John Schneider.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a two-year, $15 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
The deal also includes $1 million in incentives. He hit .242 with six home runs in a utility role across 326 plate appearances with the Yankees. He figures to remain in a similar role with Toronto, remaining in the AL East.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa reportedly has interest from about 12 teams in free agency including the Yankees.
Fantasy Impact
It is the defensive versatility of Kiner-Falefa that has reportedly drawn a number of teams to him in free agency. He should have no problem finding a new deal.
Yankees utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Kiner-Falefa didn't appear in his club's 6-1 loss on Wednesday but will return to hit sixth and play third base against Jose Berrios on Thursday. It's been a difficult season at the plate for the veteran who is hitting .240 with six homers, 13 steals, and a .646 OPS across 111 games.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa had a solid performance at the plate in Friday's game against the Astros, going 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI, but it wasn't enough to lift the Yankees to victory as they fell to Houston by a score of 7-3.
Fantasy Impact
This outing brings Kiner-Falefa's season stats to 84 games played, a .253 batting average, 29 RBI, and six home runs. The 28-year-old has struggled as of late, posting a .231 batting average of his last 15 games.