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3w ago

Pirates Place Isiah Kiner-Falefa on Outright Waivers Before Postseason Cutoff

The late-August timing makes a low-cost claim possible before the postseason eligibility cutoff.

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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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Overview

  • Pittsburgh placed veteran utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers Friday, opening a 48-hour claim window under reverse-standings priority.
  • Because he was not designated for assignment, he can continue playing for the Pirates during waivers and would be postseason-eligible if claimed before Sept. 1.
  • Any claiming club would assume roughly $1.21 million remaining on his $7.5 million salary, with the player 81 plate appearances short of two $250,000 bonuses.
  • The 30-year-old offers multi-position defense and speed but limited 2025 offense, batting .268/.304/.337 with 15 steals in 19 tries over 419 plate appearances.
  • If he goes unclaimed, the Pirates could outright him—allowing him to elect free agency and keep his guarantee—or release him, and earlier deadline interest reportedly included the Giants and Yankees.