Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Thu 3/25/21 4:44 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio (finger) is starting Thursday's spring game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right finger discomfort, but he underwent X-rays that revealed no fracture. As a result, he'll be back in action just one day later, and it's unlikely that the issue will impact his availability for Opening Day.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Wed 3/24/21 4:25 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio underwent X-rays on Wednesday that revealed no fracture to his pinkie finger, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio was scratched from Wednesday's spring lineup due to finger discomfort, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be forced to miss additional time. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Biggio is currently considered day-to-day. It's unlikely that the injury will limit the 25-year-old's availability for Opening Day.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Wed 3/24/21 10:58 AM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio has been scratched from Wednesday's spring lineup against the Yankees due to right pinky finger discomfort.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio was initially slated to bat second and play third base Wednesday, but Randal Grichuk will now bat second while Breyvic Valera joins Toronto's lineup, playing first base and batting ninth. Biggio had been putting together a strong spring this year and will serve as Toronto's primary third baseman if he's healthy to begin the season, but the severity of Biggio's injury isn't yet known.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Sun 3/21/21 12:24 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio has gone 6-for-25 (.240) through 12 Grapefruit League games with two doubles, a triple, a home run, three stolen bases in three attempts and a 6:4 BB:K.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old has been displaying the patience, extra-base power and intelligence on the basepaths that have made him such a sought-after commodity at the draft table. Biggio has played a full season's worth of games (159) in the majors over the last years, posting a .240/.368/.430 slash line with 24 homers, 76 RBI, 88 runs and 20 steals, and his production could take another step forward in 2021.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Fri 2/26/21 11:10 AM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio could be among the players most affected by the new ball being used in MLB this season if it does reduce flyball distance as expected, Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old had the eighth-lowest average distance on his home runs last season, and over the last two years Biggio has hit nearly four more homers than predicted based on his batted-ball profile. It wouldn't take much of a change for a significant number of his flies to die on the warning track instead of just clearing the wall, but any lack of distance from the new ball could be countered by the fact that the Jays will begin the season playing in Dunedin, a stadium with a very friendly profile for left-handed power, rather than in Buffalo or across the border in Toronto.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Wed 2/24/21 2:48 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Biggio will be the team's primary third baseman in 2021, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio was expected to see more time at third base in 2021 after the Blue Jays acquired Marcus Semien during the offseason, and Montoyo confirmed the assumption Wednesday. However, Montoyo also said that Biggio will see some work at other positions as well, which isn't surprising given his defensive versatility. The 25-year-old appeared in 59 games during the abbreviated 2020 season, slashing .250/.375/.432 with eight home runs, 28 RBI and six stolen bases.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Tue 1/26/21 9:21 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio may see the bulk of his time at third base in 2021 following the signing of Marcus Semien on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio appeared in 10 of the last 13 games at third base in 2020, but he spent most of the past two seasons working at the keystone. Semien has primarily played at shortstop in his career but will now shift to second base, with Bo Bichette remaining at shortstop for Toronto. Biggio also saw some time at all three outfield spots last season, so he could fill a utility role if the team wants to give Vladimir Guerrero another look at the hot corner. Regardless of where he plays in the field, Biggio should see plenty of at-bats for the Blue Jays with a .798 OPS through his first 159 big-league games.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Sun 9/27/20 8:48 AM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Baltimore lefty John Means no-hit the Jays for 5.2 innings, but Biggio ruined his night by taking him deep in the sixth for the game's first run. The 25-year-old is slashing .253/.375/.438 on the year with eight homers and six steals in six attempts -- in fact, Biggio is a perfect 20-for-20 on the basepaths to begin his big-league career. Per Sportsnet, he is seven successful steals shy of tying Tim Raines for the MLB record in that department.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Fri 9/25/20 4:59 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio will sit Friday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Biggio gets a rest the day after the Blue Jays clinched a playoff berth. Jonathan Villar starts at second base in his absence.
Cavan Biggio 1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA Thu 9/24/20 12:10 PM
Cavan Biggio
1B/2B/3B/RF/DH FA
Biggio went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, three runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
The Toronto offense has been on a heater since Sunday, and Biggio -- the team's leadoff hitter -- has been one of the main beneficiaries over the last four games. After failing to score in a stretch of 11 consecutive games, Biggio has now crossed home seven times so far during the final week of the regular season. With a .796 OPS to go with seven home runs and six steals during the abbreviated campaign, Biggio has essentially replicated the numbers he posted as a rookie on a per-plate appearance basis. He's also made 31 starts at second base, 14 in the outfield and seven at third base, so he could have a chance at carrying eligibility at three positions in some fantasy leagues heading into 2021.