"In 83 games, Kiner-Falefa batted a strong .292 with a .758 OPS, along with 32 runs scored, eight doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 33 RBIs. More importantly, he provided stellar defense for the Jays across multiple positions in the field. That positional flexibility along with solid hitting is exactly what Toronto needs heading into crunch time for the final month of the season."
"However, the addition of Tate was a more intriguing yet peculiar move by the Jays. Sure, everyone knew they needed some bullpen help, given their struggles in recent weeks. But many were expecting the help to come in the form of Braydon Fisher or even Trey Yesavage to significantly bolster the firepower of the back end of their bullpen. Instead, the Jays turn to Tate, who has had an underwhelming stint earlier this season with the club,"
The Toronto Blue Jays struggled to string together wins in recent weeks and looked to September for reinforcements. The team added Isiah Kiner-Falefa, a recent waiver claim from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and promoted veteran pitcher Dillon Tate to the 28-man roster. Kiner-Falefa previously produced strong numbers for Toronto, hitting .292 with a .758 OPS in 83 games, scoring 32 runs and driving in 33, while providing stellar defense across multiple positions. The Tate addition surprised many; he had an underwhelming earlier stint with the club, recording a 5.06 ERA and 2.44 WH
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