Fantasy Baseball Profile - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Pittsburgh Pirates
2B: 56 3B: 48 SS: 43 OF: 1
2025 Projected Value: $3
2025 Actual Value: $8 Difference: $5
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2025 proj	422	110	51	7	42	23	74	14	0.261	21.8
2025	318	86	31	1	29	15	57	12	0.270	20.4
2024	465	125	53	8	43	16	78	11	0.269	23.3
2023	326	79	39	6	37	28	70	14	0.242	16.1
2022	483	127	66	4	48	35	72	22	0.263	26.6
2021	635	172	74	8	53	28	90	20	0.271	32.1
2020	211	59	28	3	10	14	32	8	0.280	30.7
2019	202	48	23	1	21	14	49	3	0.238	5.1
2018	356	93	43	4	34	28	62	7	0.261	15.2

Player News

Date	News
7/31/25	Pirates Make Deadline Decision on Expiring Players. The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision at the MLB trade deadline that they would keep players that might not return in 2026. The Pirates didn't trade infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, outfielder Tommy Pham and left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney before the deadline, despite them not having their contracts extend past 2025. Kiner-Falefa has served as the Pirates every day shortstop, slashing .265/.306/.329 for an OPS of .635 in 94 games, with 83 hits in 313 at-bats, 13 doubles, two triples, one home run, 26 RBIs, 15 walks to 57 strikeouts and 12 stolen bases on 15 attempts. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...
7/29/25	Pirates Make Shortstop Change vs. Giants. The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few changes to their lineup, including one at shortstop, ahead of their second battle with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who had started all but 17 games and every game in July at shortstop, isn't in the lineup against the Giants. Kiner-Falefa is amongst a number of Pirates players that MLB teams have reportedly shown interest in ahead of the trade deadline on July 31, including the New York Yankees and the Giants. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...
7/23/25	MLB trade rumors: Giants have reportedly show interest in Pirates infielder. The Giants have reportedly expressed interest in Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mlb-trade-rumors-...
7/19/25	What’s ahead for the Chicago White Sox as the trade deadline looms? ‘It’s going to start to pick up here’. PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa ripped a 2-2 sinker to left-center leading off the third inning Friday against the Chicago White Sox. It looked like a sure double. But Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was in pursuit. Robert raced over and made a sensational diving catch. “I was like, ‘88, you’re my favorite player,’ after he made that catch,” Sox starter Jonathan ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ahead-chicago-whi...
7/03/25	Yankees’ linked to pair of utilitymen at the trade deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported that the Yankees like both Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Luis Rengifo, both […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/yankees-linked-pa...
7/02/25	Last-place Pirates finish a 6-0 homestand by shutting out Cardinals in 3 straight games. The Pirates didn't look like a last-place team during a 6-0 homestand in which they outscored the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals by 43-4. “It was special,” shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa said after a 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. Despite their season-high six-game winning streak, the Pirates are 38-50 — including 26-24 since Don Kelly was promoted from bench coach on May 8 after manager Derek Shelton was fired. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/last-place-pirate...
7/01/25	Brewers, Yankees Both Linked To Same NL Central Infielder. Will the Milwaukee Brewers acquire any pieces this summer before the July 31st trade deadline? Milwaukee absolutely looks like a team that should look to add rather than subtracting, for sure. The Brewers are 10 games above .500 at 47-37. CBS Sports' RJ Anderson called Milwaukee a "potential" landing spot for Pittsburgh Pirates utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa, along with the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/brewers/news-feed/brewers-y...
6/30/25	Tigers predicted to target former Yankees utility man to bolster infield. The Detroit Tigers need help on the left side of their infield. Whether it's in the form of a third baseman or a shortstop, the Tigers need to make a change at one of those positions by the MLB trade deadline. ESPN MLB expert Bradford Doolittle suggested that the Tigers should target Pittsburgh Pirates utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa as their infield trade acquisition. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/detroit-tigers...
6/29/25	Yankees Target Turning Heads for Pirates. The New York Yankees have their eyes on a few players at the MLB trade deadline, including Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Holding a 3-1 lead over the Mets at the top of the fourth inning, the Pirates infielder caught everyone's attention. New York hit an infield bouncer down the third base line, which third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes missed on while trying to field it. Kiner-Falefa trailed him from shortstop, fielding the ball and then tagging the runner heading to third base just a moment later. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yanke...
6/24/25	Nick Gonzales goes 5 for 5 as Pirates win 5-4 to cool off Brewers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa sent a line drive into the right-field corner against Nick Mears to drive in Tommy Pham and break a 4-all tie. Tommy Pham hit a one-out single off Nick Mears (1-1) and scored when Kiner-Falefa sent a line drive into the right-field corner. Source: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/local-sports/...
6/23/25	Pirates Shortstop a Trade Candidate for Two Teams. A Pittsburgh Pirates player has high trade interest from two other MLB teams. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that both the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants are both "keeping an eye" on Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who he sees as someone available at the trade deadline. Kiner-Falefa previously played two seasons with the Yankees, after the Minnesota Twins traded him there prior to the 2022 season. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...
6/22/25	Yankees make decision on Gold Glove trade target as deadline nears. The New York Yankees may be looking for infielders at the MLB trade deadline, and might have their eyes on a former Yankee playing on the Pittsburgh Pirates right now. Isiah Kiner-Falefa played for the Yankees from 2022-2023. USA Today's Bob Nightengale linked the Yankees to him as the trade deadline nears. "The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are keeping a close eye on versatile Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who should be available at the trade deadline," wrote Nightengale. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke...
6/22/25	New York Yankees Reportedly Interested in Trading For Former Infielder. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Yankees are interested in a roster reunion with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who previously played for the team. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are keeping a close eye on versatile Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who should be available at the trade deadline. "IKF," as he is known, is in the eighth year of his career with the Texas Rangers, Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Pirates. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/new...
6/20/25	Pirates beat Tigers 8-4 to earn doubleheader split. Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in a four-run 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 for a split of a doubleheader Thursday. The Tigers won the first game 9-2 behind four RBIs from Riley Greene. Pinch-hitter Ke'Bryan Hayes led off the 10th with a single to right, scoring pinch-runner Tommy Pham from second. The Tigers challenged the call, and A.J. Hinch was ejected for arguing after the call was upheld. Source: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/pirates-tige...
6/19/25	Yankees could reunite with infielder as MLB trade deadline names emerge. Jon Heyman Yankees could reunite with infielder as MLB trade deadline names emerge By Jon Heyman Published June 19, 2025, 5:20 p.m. ET Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa makes a play against the Chicago Cubs. AP Old friend Isiah Kiner-Falefa is likely to be dealt by Pittsburgh. Could the Yankees, who showed interest last year, make sense to shore up the infield? The Pirates made clear they won't trade superstar starter Paul Skenes . But they may have one of the better sales in a supreme sellers' market. They will likely deal Andrew Heaney, and could listen on Mitch Keller, Ke'Bryan Hayes and other vets. Teams are closely watching the Diamondbacks, understandable since they have several marketable Source: https://nypost.com/2025/06/19/sports/yankees-could...
6/14/25	Kiner-Falefa hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Pirates top the Cubs 2-1. CHICAGO (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday. The Pirates loaded the bases in the 10th on Ke'Bryan Hayes' infield single and a walk to Henry Davis. Kiner-Falefa then drove in Adam Frazier with a flyball to left off Drew Pomeranz (2-1). × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmz:?6C\u2=672 2=D@ E9C6H @FE x2? w2AA H96? 96 2EE6>AE65 E@ D4@C6 7C@> 7:CDE @? zJ=6 %F4<6CVD EH@\@FE 5@F3=6 :? E96 7:7E9 :??:?8]k^Am kAms6??:D $2?E2?2 Wa\`X 8@E 7:G6 @FED 7@C E96 H:?[ 2?5 s2G:5 q65?2C H@C<65 2 A6C764E `_E9 7@C Source: https://www.ncnewsonline.com/sports/national_sport...
6/13/25	Kiner-Falefa hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Pirates top the Cubs 2-1. Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday. The Pirates loaded the bases in the 10th on Ke'Bryan Hayes' infield single and a walk to Henry Davis. Kiner-Falefa then drove in Adam Frazier with a flyball to left off Drew Pomeranz (2-1). Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/06/kiner-falefa-hits-...
6/09/25	Report: Pirates Shortstop Drawing Trade Interest. The Pittsburgh Pirates have received interest in one of their infielders on the trade market. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that the Pirates are drawing interest for shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Kiner-Falefa has had a strong season for the Pirates in 2025. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/report-pittsbu...
6/04/25	Ex-GM identifies infield trade options for Yankees, including a Mets player. The MLB trade deadline is less than two months away, so talk around the sport is starting to shift to potential deals we could see this summer. Zack Scott appeared on SNY's Baseball Night in New York to talk about some options for the Yankees to look at over the next several weeks, and suggested Pirates' Isiah Kiner-Falefa could return to the Bronx. Kiner Falefa was traded to the Pirates from the Blue Jays at last year's deadline. Prior to his stint in Toronto, he joined the Yankees before the 2022 season as a part of the Josh Donaldson and Gary Sánchez trade. Source: https://www.nj.com/mets/2025/06/ex-gm-identifies-i...
5/20/25	Dodgers linked to trading for $15 million utility player. The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline as the team will look to improve its roster in hopes of winning its second straight World Series. The Dodgers have minimal needs, but would look to make some small upgrades. Dodgers insider Jason Fray of DodgersNation links the team to Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa in a trade. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do...

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