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The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Toronto moves injured reliever Yimi Garcia to 60-day IL to free a roster spot
The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
To make room on the roster, injured right-hander Yimi Garcia was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Garcia needs elbow surgery and is out for the year.
Kiner-Falefa hit .264 with one home run and 35 RBIs in 119 games with the Pirates this season.
An eight-year veteran who has also played for Texas and the New York Yankees, Kiner-Falefa signed to a two-year, $15 million US 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.
ROSTER MOVES:
🔹INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates
Welcome Back, IKF!
🔹 RHP Yimi García transferred to the 60-day IL pic.twitter.com/jjYHSjo2Kx
