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Isiah Kiner-Falefa extends rehab assignment ahead of Red Sox roster decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Isiah Kiner-Falefa extends rehab assignment ahead of Red Sox roster decisions

Summary

Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Boston Red Sox plans to extend his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester for another week, aiming for an activation date of September 1. This decision comes as the Red Sox face a roster crunch, needing to activate multiple players from the 60-day injured list. Kiner-Falefa's delay in returning is intended to help maintain the roster status of teammates who have performed well during injuries. He is currently recovering from a left forearm injury sustained in June and has a.277 batting average this season.

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Status Watch

•Kiner-Falefa recovering from a left forearm injury since June 19.
•He will remain on rehab assignment until at least September 1.
•Boston must activate Trevor Story and other players shortly.
•Andruw Monasterio has stabilized the shortstop position in Kiner-Falefa's absence.
•Red Sox have two available spots on their 40-man roster.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Get Isiah Kiner-Falefa Injury Update During Marlins Series

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox face a roster crunch with their infield in the coming days. Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are both expected to come off the 60-day injured list soon.The veteran infielder provided an unexpected answer to that potential roster crunch. He told MassLive’s Chris Cotillo that he plans to stretch his rehab assignment […] The post Red Sox Get Isiah Kiner-Falefa Injury Update During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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