MLB in brief: Aaron Boone surprised by Isiah Kiner-Falefa | Eric Lauer lost

Aaron Boone surprised by Isiah Kiner-Falefa

His former player threw the Yankees under the bus at Red Sox camp.

Aaron Boone on Isiah Kiner-Falefa's comments on the Yankees:

“A little surprising to hear IKF say that…you gotta play who you play” pic.twitter.com/greTOwXZrg

— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) February 11, 2026

Jordan Montgomery in Texas

He's returning to where he had success.

Jordan Montgomery has agreed to a $1.2M deal with the Rangers as @Evan_P_Grant first reported. $1.75M possible in bonuses. Hope is that as he continues to rehab from TJ surgery that he can be back around the All-Star break.

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 11, 2026

Luis Robert Jr. spent his winter with Juan Soto

After Scott Boras' camp, here they are together in New York.

Luis Robert Jr. has been working out this offseason with Juan Soto at Scott Boras' facilities

Boras believes Robert Jr. is set up to have a big year as he joins Soto in the Mets' outfield:

“He has two things that he didn't have in Chicago – he's got the presence of a superstar… pic.twitter.com/8T9PebcbYD

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 11, 2026

Kodai Senga wants to stay healthy

Obviously.

Kodai Senga was asked if he has any spring training goals

“To not get injured.”

(via @SNYtv)pic.twitter.com/BO2C9MTstM

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) February 11, 2026

Hunter Brown, starting pitcher #1

No surprises in Houston.

Runnin' on Diesel.

Hunter Brown is your 2026 Opening Day Starter. pic.twitter.com/lUjr9EB2QQ

— Houston Astros (@astros) February 11, 2026

In Detroit, it will be Tarik Skubal.

Tarik Skubal is the 2026 Opening Day starter for the #Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch announces.

— Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) February 11, 2026

The best relievers

Aroldis Chapman is at the top.

Here are the best relievers right now, according to The Shredder! #Top10RightNow pic.twitter.com/88jl1RLZXT

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 11, 2026

Carlos Rodon is improving

Gerrit Cole too, but more slowly.

Aaron Boone provides updates on Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón

On Rodón: “He's probably not far behind from the start of the season”

On Cole: “He's thrown a number of pens already, he's scheduled to begin lives in a couple weeks” pic.twitter.com/XZNKL7IqeL

— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) February 11, 2026

Miles Mikolas to Washington

He's leaving St. Louis.

Miles Mikolas, who had been a Cardinal since 2018, is headed to the Nats pic.twitter.com/ggpbNmxl6Q

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 11, 2026

Eric Lauer lost in arbitration

He will earn $4.4 million this season.

Blue Jays won their arbitration case against Eric Lauer, source tells me and @bnicholsonsmith. He'll earn $4.4 million instead of his ask of $5.75 million.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) February 11, 2026

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