Isiah Kiner-Falefa Emerges as Red Sox Starting Second Baseman

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is being considered as the Boston Red Sox's starting second baseman, a move driven by his strong defensive metrics. In 2024, he posted a .990 fielding percentage and 5 Rtot (runs above average) in 56 games at second, improving to a 1.000 fielding percentage in 13 games in 2025. He is seen as a more reliable defensive option compared to Romy González, David Hamilton, or Nick Sogard, aligning with the Red Sox's new defense-first model.