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Isiah Kiner-Falefa returns to Toronto
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Isiah Kiner-Falefa returns to Toronto
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The Blue Jays have added depth to their infield.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has spent the last 13 months in Pittsburgh, has been called up to the waivers by the Queen City club. He will therefore finish the season in the Blue Jays organization – barring another last-minute change, of course.

The Pirates had submitted the veteran to the waivers to save money. #Evidently

So, IKF is back with the organization that signed him a year and a half ago. Back then, he had a contract worth $7.5 million a year for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

I'm not surprised that the Blue Jays, who traded the veteran last year because the club was going to the wall, reacquired the player. He did well in Toronto in 2024 and is well-liked in the club's locker room. He wasn't sent somewhere else because he was a naughty boy…

He's an addition who will help (especially when we know that Ernie Clement isn't at 100% of his abilities) the club for the end of the season. Without being a sure starter, he can bring defensive depth.

https://twitter.com/Brandon_N_Wile/status/1962205391728615778

We don't know what this means for 2026, considering he'll be a free agent in a few months. But right now, the Blue Jays have their eye on the 2025 series first.

Note that IKF will be able to play in the playoffs, having been added to the club's roster before September 1.

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