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Just over a year later, the Pirates have completely flopped on this deal as not only did they fail to find a trade partner for IKF at this years deadline, they placed Kiner-Falefa on waivers and he was claimed by Toronto on Sunday afternoon according to multiple reports. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Kiner-Falefa spent 2024 with the Blue Jays before being traded to the Pirates on July 30.- Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 31, 2025

Hernandez is a highly talented prospect with ace potential, sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball and capable of reaching triple digits.

Adrian Houser, boasting a 1.56 ERA, is set to pitch against Mike Burrows, who has a 4.83 ERA and recently struggled against the Twins.

The Pirates have claimed infielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Marlins, filling a need in their infield after his designation for assignment.