The Toronto Blue Jays announced this afternoon that they have claimed former infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates.
Kiner-Falefa was placed on outright waivers by the Pirates earlier this week which had many fans surprised since he was playing quite well.
Blue Jays claim Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers
Ahead of their final game against the Pirates, the Blue Jays announced that they have claimed Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates as he is headed back to Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Kiner-Falefa spent 2024 with the Blue Jays before being traded to the Pirates on July 30.
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Blue Jays Claim Isiah Kiner-Falefa
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Shi Davidi announced that Kiner-Falefa will be eligible to play for Toronto in the playoffs if he is added to the roster before September first which means the Blue Jays will have to make a roster move.
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first reported, Blue Jays have claimed Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates, per industry source. Adds an important layer of infield depth and will be playoff eligible because he's added before Sept. 1
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This is a great move by the Blue Jays who are getting some much need infielder depth from a player who knows their system very well as he was with them just over a year ago.
It will be interesting to see who then end up moving to make room for Kiner-Falefa which will certainly not be an easy decision to make for the front office.
Was this a smart acquisition by the Blue Jays?
