December 29, 2023

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract (US $15,000,000).

Kiner-Falefa, 28, appeared in 115 games for the New York Yankees in 2023, hitting .242 with 19 extra-base hits and 37 RBIs. The Honolulu, Hawaii, native was selected in the fourth round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft by the Texas Rangers, eventually making his major league debut with the team in 2018.

Over the course of 649 career big league games, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed hitter owns a .261 batting average with 127 extra-base hits, 203 RBIs, and 74 stolen bases. The utilityman has appeared at every position defensively except for first base in his six-year major league career, including pitching on four occasions in 2023. His defensive skill set earned Kiner-Falefa a Gold Glove Award at third base with the Rangers in 2020.