""Once I found out it was the Blue Jays (who claimed him), I was so happy ... I'm very thankful and I'll do everything I can to give them a good return. There's a sense of loyalty and I'm willing to do whatever they need me to do ... I'll be the best 10th man (in the lineup) I can be. I take pride in that," said Kiner-Falefa."
""After all, Kiner-Falefa posted some of his best numbers of his MLB career when he compiled an impressive .292 average, .758 OPS, with 32 runs scored, eight doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 33 RBIs in 83 games as their utilityman in 2024.""
""Not everyone gets second chances, but Kiner-Falefa certainly did when the Blue Jays quickly pounced on him when the Pittsburgh Pirates put him on waivers prior to the September postseason cut-off deadline.""
Isiah Kiner-Falefa returned to the Toronto Blue Jays after being claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates before the September postseason cut-off. He was originally acquired in the 2023-24 offseason and was traded at the deadline as the club sought young assets. Kiner-Falefa accepted a depth role as the 27th or 28th man and expressed gratitude and loyalty, promising to do whatever the team needs. He produced strong offensive numbers earlier in 2024, hitting .292 with a .758 OPS, 32 runs, eight doubles, two triples, seven homers and 33 RBIs in 83 games while playing multiple infield and outfield positions.
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