The Toronto Blue Jays announced a roster move this afternoon involving newly acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Yimi Garcia.
The Blue Jays announced at the start of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers that they acquired Kiner-Falefa from the Pirates by claiming him off waivers.
Blue Jays announce roster move
Toronto needed to place Kiner-Falefa on their roster before September 1st to make sure that he is eligible for the playoffs if not he would not be able to play in the post-season.
According to multiple reports, the Blue Jays decided to place Garcia on 60 day IL due to his season ending surgery and have activated Kiner-Falefa.
The Blue Jays have claimed INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates.
RHP Yimi Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day IL
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#BlueJays announce they've claimed INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates.
Yimi Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day IL, an easy move to make room on the 40-man.
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Kiner-Falefa was on the Blue Jays last season until he was traded at the deadline for Charles McAdoo.
In 83 games last season with the Blue Jays, Kiner-Falefa finished with 7 homeruns, 33 RBIs, a .240 batting average and .265 on base percentage.
So far this season, Kiner-Falefa has struggled a bit as he has 1 homerun and 35 RBIs in 110 games with the Pirates to go along with a .264 batting average and .300 on base percentage.,
It will be interesting to see how the Blue Jays end up using Kiner-Falefa and how much playing time he will get.
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