Red Sox place Isiah Kiner-Falefa on injured list with forearm issue
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list due to left forearm inflammation ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners. Kiner-Falefa was a late scratch from the lineup in Friday's win and has been experiencing discomfort. He is expected to undergo an MRI for further evaluation. To fill his roster spot, the Red Sox recalled infielder Anthony Seigler from Triple-A Worcester. Kiner-Falefa's recent performance has dipped, coinciding with the injury, as he hit.222 in his last 14 games after a strong start.
- •Kiner-Falefa placed on 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 19.
- •He has been experiencing left forearm inflammation for two weeks.
- •Anthony Seigler recalled from Triple-A Worcester to replace him.
- •Kiner-Falefa's recent batting average dropped to.222.
- •Red Sox play Mariners in game two of a three-game series.
- 1:03 AMESPN MLB — Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Place Veteran Infielder on Injured List
"The Red Sox will be without veteran utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa for at least 10 days after he was placed on the 10-day injured list.
"The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 21, 2026, 1:03 AMRed Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL
The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:41 PMBoston Red Sox Place Veteran Infielder on Injured List
The Red Sox will be without veteran utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa for at least 10 days after he was placed on the 10-day injured list.
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