The Blue Jays have decided to place Kevin Kiermaier on revocable waivers following their win against the Giants this afternoon.
Kiermaier spoke to reporters after the game regarding the decision saying that John Schneider told him after game that he was being placed on waivers and he is hoping a contender will pick him up.
Kevin Kiermaier said after the game John Schneider told him he's on waivers, as @Joelsherman1 reported.
"It's the chance for a contending team to claim me if they want, from what I was just told," he told me and @ArdenZwelling . "I totally get it with where we're at as a team."
Kiermaier will be travelling with the Blue Jays to Arizona as he will remain with the club until he is claimed off waivers.
Spoke to Kevin Kiermaier with @ShiDavidi � Blue Jays notified him after today's game he's been placed on waivers.
Kiermaier wasn't caught off guard, understands where Blue Jays are at going into deadline. His understanding is he'll remain with club until he is or isn't claimed.