The Pirates placed Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers as the Aug. 31 window closes, keeping him on the roster until a claim is made. They offered him infield depth at the deadline but kept IKF after the Ke’Bryan Hayes trade, with rental targets Tommy Pham and Andrew Heaney moving on elsewhere. If claimed, IKF could contribute value to a contender; if not, he remains in Pittsburgh to finish the season.

IKF's Pirates stint was a steady, glove-first utility spell with a .260 average and limited power. The club could open more at-bats for Liover Peguero, Cam Devanney, and Nick Yorke in 2026, especially at third and short. Devanney has thrived in Triple-A, while Yorke cooled after a Boston swap. The Pirates acquired IKF with a history of versatility, but his offensive ceiling never matched his early Jays form, and his contract still carries meaningful dollars for 2025.