Boston Red Sox Place INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-Day IL; Club Recalls INF Anthony Seigler from Triple-A Worcester

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BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-Day Injured List (retroactive to June 19) with left forearm inflammation. To fill his spot, Boston recalled infielder Anthony Seigler from Triple-A Worcester.

Kiner-Falefa, 31, has played in 47 games this season, batting .277 (33-for-119), with 19 runs scored and 13 RBI while making 21 starts at second base, nine at shortstop, and five at third base. The right-handed hitter played in each of the Red Sox’ 25 games from May 19 through June 18, making 22 starts during that span while batting .312 (24-for-77) with an .813 OPS. Originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the fourth round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, the Hawaii native has played in 967 career games with the Rangers (2018-21), New York Yankees (2022-23), Toronto Blue Jays (2024-25), Pittsburgh Pirates (2024-25), and Red Sox (2026).

Seigler, 27, has played in two games for Boston this season, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk. The left-handed hitter has also played in 37 games with Worcester, hitting .290 (38-for-131) with 18 runs scored, eight doubles, one triple, three home runs, 23 RBI, and an .844 OPS while making 20 starts at third base, 13 at second base, and four as the designated hitter. Originally selected by the New York Yankees in the first round (No. 23 overall) of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, the Arizona native has hit .200 (13-for-65) in 36 career Major League games with the Milwaukee Brewers (2025) and Red Sox (2026).

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