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Blue Jays Reclaim Isiah Kiner-Falefa Off Waivers Before Postseason Roster Deadline

The pre-deadline claim locks in October eligibility for a familiar, multi-position defender.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 26: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #7 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on August 26, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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Aug 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) throws to first base for an out during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images/File photo

Overview

  • Toronto announced the waiver claim from Pittsburgh on Sunday, bringing Kiner-Falefa back for a second stint after a 2024 trade for prospect Charles McAdoo.
  • To clear a 40-man spot, the Blue Jays transferred Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following news of season-ending elbow surgery.
  • Kiner-Falefa provides defensive flexibility at shortstop, third base, second base and the outfield, with earlier experience at catcher and a 2020 Gold Glove at third.
  • He batted .292 with seven homers and a .758 OPS in 83 games for Toronto in 2024, and hit .264 with one homer and 35 RBIs in 119 games for Pittsburgh this season.
  • Because the move occurred before Sept. 1, he is postseason-eligible and is expected to join the club for Monday’s series opener in Cincinnati, according to reports.