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Pirates Place Isiah Kiner-Falefa On Outright Waivers Ahead of Postseason Deadline

A claim before Sept. 1 makes him postseason-eligible at a modest remaining cost.

Aug 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) throws to first base for an out against Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley (not pictured) during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Aug 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kiner-Falefa was placed on outright waivers on Aug. 29 and remains eligible to play during the 48-hour claim period.
  • Any claiming club would add him in time for postseason eligibility, with priority set by reverse MLB-wide standings.
  • He is owed about $1.21 million of a $7.5 million salary and has $250,000 bonuses tied to 500 and 550 plate appearances, sitting 81 plate appearances short of the first threshold.
  • He has produced a .268/.304/.337 line in 419 plate appearances with 15 steals in 19 tries and offers defensive versatility across the infield and outfield.
  • If unclaimed, Pittsburgh could outright him to the minors, after which he could elect free agency and keep his guaranteed pay, or the club could release him.