The Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday claimed utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kiner-Falefa, who has played shortstop, third base and outfield, spent 2024 with the Blue Jays before being traded to the Pirates on July 30.
The 30-year-old will be eligible to play this postseason. He is hitting .264 with 1 home run, 35 RBIs, 40 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 119 games.
To make room on the roster, Toronto transferred injured right-hander Yimi GarcÃa to the 60-day injured list. GarcÃa needs elbow surgery and is out for the year.
An eight-year veteran who has also played for Texas and the New York Yankees, Kiner-Falefa signed ​​a two-year, $15 million contract with Toronto ahead of the 2024 season. He played 83 games for the Blue Jays before he was traded to Pittsburgh at last year's deadline.
The Pirates on Sunday also recalled outfield Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
