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Red Sox's 'Most Likely' Trade Chip Has Played Just 17 Games For Boston
TL;DR
Boston Red Sox utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa is projected as the team's most likely trade chip for the 2026 MLB trade deadline, despite having played only 17 games for the team.
Key points
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a utility player for the Red Sox.
- He has played only 17 games for Boston.
- Speculation about the 2026 trade deadline has begun.
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Boston Red Sox utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa
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It's a bit early to be thinking about the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but that hasn't stopped chatter and speculation from starting up around the league.
On Wednesday, Bleacher Report'sKerry Miller shared a column in which they projected the "most likely" trade chip for each team around baseball. For the Red Sox, utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa was tabbed as the top guy who could be on the move.
"Boston Red Sox: UTIL Isiah Kiner-Falefa," Miller wrote. "Contract: $6M, free agent this winter. As seemed to already be the case when this signing was announced, Boston hasn't had a whole lot of use for this light-hitting utilityman. If and when they call Kristian Campbell back up at some point, the Red Sox would have even less use for IKF. They presumably won't be able to get much for him other than a bit of salary relief, but that's not nothing."
Arguably, this would be a solid move for Boston if it found a trade partner. The Red Sox have a handful of utility guys who can play all over the place. In the majors, the Red Sox have Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio. Romy González is injured, but will be back at some point. Also, the Red Sox have Kristian Campbell and Anthony Seigler down in the minors as well. If a team ends up wanting Kiner-Falefa, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
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Q&A
Why is Isiah Kiner-Falefa considered a trade chip for the Red Sox?
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is viewed as a trade chip due to his versatility and potential value in the market, as highlighted by recent speculation.
How many games has Isiah Kiner-Falefa played for the Red Sox?
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has played just 17 games for the Boston Red Sox.
What year is the MLB trade deadline being discussed?
The MLB trade deadline being discussed is for the year 2026.
