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Red Sox provide injury updates including Kiner-Falefa's rehab assignment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:49 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Red Sox provide injury updates including Kiner-Falefa's rehab assignment

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are currently in a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced that infielder Isaiah Kiner-Falefa is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester this Wednesday. Kiner-Falefa, who has been on the Injured List since June 20 due to a stress fracture in his left forearm, has appeared in 47 games this season, batting.277 with two home runs and 13 RBIs. As the Red Sox seek to bounce back from a recent slump, the return of Kiner-Falefa comes at a crucial time as Trevor Story also approaches a return from his injury.

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Status Watch

•Isaiah Kiner-Falefa to begin rehab assignment Wednesday.
•Kiner-Falefa has been out since June 20 with a stress fracture.
•He has hit.277 across 47 games this season.
•Boston faces Pittsburgh this weekend in a crucial series.
•Red Sox hold the second Wild Card spot in the AL.

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3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Announce News on 31-Year-Old Player During Pirates Series

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox are in the middle of their weekend series on the road in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. During the series, the team has revealed several major updates on some of the injuries they have across the board. The latest update came on veteran infielder Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, whom they acquired this offseason. Red […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce News on 31-Year-Old Player During Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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