Blue Jays, Kiner-Falefa finalize 2-year, $15M deal
Written by I Dig SportsTORONTO -- Isiah Kiner-Falefa's $15 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was finalized on Friday.
Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 RBI in 115 games last season for the New York Yankees, playing 41 games in center, 37 in left, seven in right, 31 at third base and one each at second and shortstop. He also made four mound appearances.
A Gold Glove winner at third with Texas in 2020, Kiner-Falefa has played every position except first base over his six-year big league career. The 28-year-old has a .261 average with 26 homers and 203 RBI for Texas (2018-21) and the Yankees (2022-23).
A day earlier, Toronto announced its $10.5 million, one-year contract with Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier.
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