Blue Jays boost depth with signings of Kiner-Falefa, Kiermaier
Contracts mark 1st major moves of Toronto off-season after missing out on Ohtani
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The combination outfielder/third baseman has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth $15 million US. The signing was reported one day after Toronto re-signed outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on a one-year, $10.5 million US deal, which the team confirmed Thursday.
Kiner-Falefa had a .241 average with six home runs, 37 runs batted in and 14 stolen bases for the New York Yankees last season.
The 28-year-old earned a Gold Glove in 2020 when he was with Texas.
His arrival in Toronto could shore up the Blue Jays at third base if free agent Matt Chapman signs with another team.
Kiermaier batted .265 with eight homers and 36 RBIs in 129 games in his first season with Toronto in 2023.
He also collected his fourth Gold Glove award, his first since the 2019 season with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kiermaier, 33, played his first 10 seasons (2013-22) with the Rays. He has hit .249 with 352 RBIs in 1,043 career games.
With files from Field Level Media
