Bichette gave Toronto a 2-1 lead when Cavan Biggio’s single dropped in front of centre-fielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/springer-marks-34th-birthday-with-leadoff-homer-blue-jays-beat-yankees-7-1-7571579

But Bader popped up to shortstop, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, pinch-hitting for the left-handed hitting Bauers against left-hander Colin Poche, struck out to leave the tying run 90 feet away.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/05/yankees-fail-in-first-test-vs-red-hot-rays-now-10-games-back/

Isiah Kiner-Falefa took notice and took off.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/15/isiah-kiner-falefas-steal-of-home-surprises-mets-they-thought-i-was-bluffing/

Meanwhile, back in the Bronx, the Yankees struggle to maintain a healthy outfield, even having Isiah Kiner-Falefa play centerfield.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/21/former-cardinals-failing-miserably/

The Yankees acquired Rortvedt last year in the Twins trade that also brought Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, but the 25-year-old missed most of the 2022 season with injuries.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/23/yankees-notebook-aaron-judge-swings-during-jonathan-loaisigas-live-bullpen-in-latest-step-toward-return/

The Yankees got on the board in the bottom of the ninth, when Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who pitched the last inning of the game, hit a two-run homer.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/22/domingo-german-pounded-again-in-yankees-ugly-loss-to-mariners/

They put two on and brought up what was then the potential tying run twice in the seventh, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa struck out in a 10-pitch battle with Steven Wilson before Jake Bauers popped up.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/26/juan-soto-fernando-tatis-jr-steal-the-show-as-padres-beat-yankees/

Whether it’s Harrison Bader, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Oswaldo Cabrera, or Jake Bauers – they’ve all stunk.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/07/mlb-trade-deadline-yankees-wont-get-over-the-hump/