Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa spotted in catcher's gear in effort to earn roster spot

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The New York Yankees are a week away from opening day against the San Francisco Giants in the Bronx, and the competition for roster spots continues in Florida. 

Shortstop has been the most watched position. Rookies Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe have done well this spring, giving them a chance to crack the opening day roster. Manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman have had nothing but positive words about the prospects.  

For Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who the Yankees acquired last season from the Minnesota Twins to play shortstop, Peraza’s and Volpe’s success at the position seems to have pushed him out of the running. 

Kiner-Falefa struggled at short last season, and Yankee fans were vocal about it throughout the season. 

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Texas Rangers catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa looks over the field during a game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners May 20, 2019, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.  (George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The emergence of the two young infielders has prompted Kiner-Falefa to try out new positions this spring, including center field and left field. 

Kiner-Falefa had catcher’s gear with him Wednesday, and he expected to get back behind home plate for some work. 

The last time he played in a game at catcher was in 2019 with the Rangers, and he started 31 games behind the plate. He’s played a total 73 games at the position over his career. 

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Kiner-Falefa is doing all he can to earn a bench role out of camp.

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