DETROIT -- Longtime Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler is getting his first big-league opportunity outside of Detroit.

there are from Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. He takes the roster spot of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.

A fourth-round pick out of UCLA in 2019, Kreidler played for the Tigers in each of the past four seasons. The 27-year-old began this season unexpectedly as Detroit’s center fielder after a rash of injuries pressed him into action. He hit just .105 (4-for-38) in 17 games, with 19 strikeouts and no extra-base hits.

In 211 career plate appearances, Kreidler is hitting .138 with a .383 OPS. He’s done better at Triple-A, compiling a .782 OPS in more than 1,000 career plate appearances at the highest minor-

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