Kiner-Falefa’s late-inning single produced the tying run for Toronto, underscoring his opportunistic hitting in clutch moments and his continued value in premium lineup roles.

Kiner-Falefa re-enters Toronto, claimed from Pittsburgh, adding middle-infield depth and versatile coverage after a season highlighting speed and multi-positional defense. His MLB track record includes time at second, short, third and center, with notable baserunning value that could complement a Jays lineup needing flexibility behind Giménez and Bichette.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears as a waiver candidate for Pittsburgh, introducing uncertainty to Pirates’ infield depth. If he clears, he could bolster the bench and flexibility; if claimed, Pittsburgh must adjust its infield alignment and daily roles. His status could ripple into daily lineups and streaming decisions for fantasy managers across the Pirates roster.

IKF was noted for waivers by the Pirates, highlighting his versatility as an infield option and potential move to a contending roster’s utility role.

Kiner-Falefa landed on outright waivers with the Pirates, a move that keeps him on the roster until claimed. Known as a versatile defender with a .260 career clip and modest power, IKF's offensive ceiling peaked with a .292 average and seven homers in Toronto. His exit would clear infield time for LA and young Pirates prospects, while his $7.5M salary (with $1.21M remaining) weighs the decision for other clubs.