Late August into early September is when there is a lot of roster preparation and the Pittsburgh Pirates are no exception. While the Pirates don't have to situate their roster in preparation for the playoffs like contenders do, Pittsburgh can jettison guys who are no longer needed to save some cash as well as finally give some young guys like Bubba Chandler and others an opportunity. As it turns out, Isiah Kiner-Falefa found himself in the middle of one such move on Labor Day weekend.
After a mediocre showing after the Pirates traded for him last season, Kiner-Falefa has been reasonable, if unspectacular in 2025 with a .