Sources: Pirates place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers

BOSTON — The Pirates have placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers, sources informed the Post-Gazette Friday afternoon.

The move comes two days prior to August 31, which marks MLB’s deadline for postseason eligibility. Any player acquired via outright waivers or any other method after August is ineligible to play in the postseason. Kiner-Falefa can continue playing for the Pirates while on outright waivers. Should no team acquire him by Sunday evening, the Pirates can still keep him on the active roster for the remainder of the year.

Last month, Kiner-Falefa drew some trade interest from a handful of contenders prior to the July 31 deadline. Per sources, the Yankees, Giants, Brewers and Cubs all explored the idea of pursuing the utility man. But in the end, no deal was mad