Kiner-Falefa (forearm) could be activated during Boston's series in Miami which begins Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Kiner-Falefa, who has been on the injured list since June 19 with a stress reaction in his right forearm, spent last week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester. The utility infielder went 1-for-13 over four games for the WooSox. Kiner-Falefa is expected to step back into a utility role, as teammate Trevor Story (sports hernia) could also come off the injured list during the Marlins series and reclaim the starting job at shortstop. Second base is also an option for Kiner-Falefa, but the red-hot Nick Sogard (11-for-22, two HR, four doubles, four RBI, six walks, eight runs) is having a moment.