The Giants have contacted the Pirates about infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa as a potential addition at second base. Kiner-Falefa is hitting .274 but has underperformed offensively compared to league averages. San Francisco's second basemen have struggled significantly, making Kiner-Falefa an appealing option. He has experience as a versatile defender but his offensive numbers this season have not been stellar. As an impending free agent on a last-place team, a trade for Kiner-Falefa appears likely in the short term.
Kiner-Falefa, 30, is hitting .274/.318/.340 on the season. He's been about 16% worse than average at the plate, but has offered value with his legs.
Giants second basemen have combined for a .217/.275/.309 slash on the season - one of the least-productive groups in all of baseball.
Kiner-Falefa's defensive marks in the outfield and during a brief experiment behind the plate are poor, but he's considered a strong infield defender.
Given his status as an impending free agent on a last-place team, Kiner-Falefa feels all but certain to be traded in the next nine days.
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