Former Dodgers Infielder Signs With Rival Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed utility player Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal on Friday. The signing followed Biggio’s release from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Biggio is reporting to the Giants Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. This is the 29-year-old’s chance to bounce back after splitting a mediocre season with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Dodgers.

On June 12, the Dodgers added the utility man to their lineup in exchange for minor league right-hander Braydon Fisher. Los Angeles also received cash considerations along with Biggio.

The Dodgers were in need of a utility man at the time, given the myriad injuries that hampered the roster. He spent around two months in Los Angeles as the clubhouse recovered from numerous injuries.

Biggio played all around the infield for the Dodgers, especially the corners. He made 13 starts at third base to fill in for Max Muncy while he was recovering from a stubborn right oblique strain.

Biggio also played eight games at first base. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman spent time away from the team when his son Maximus was hospitalized and later diagnosed with a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Biggio also filled in for Freeman when he jammed his finger.

The 29-year-old slashed .192/.306/.329 in 30 games for the Dodgers. Biggio played a total of 74 games this season. He slashed .197/.316/.306 and hit five homers this season throughout his time in Toronto and Los Angeles.

Biggio also recorded 70 strikeouts. His 32 percent strikeout rate was a personal high this season. This played a big factor in his release from the Dodgers since Los Angeles was desperate for a resurgence in the Dodgers’ bats.

The Dodgers had several players returning from the injured list which meant the clubhouse had to make room for the returners on the roster. This left Biggio in the lurch following the activation of Freeman from the injured list.

Early on in his MLB career, Biggio was Toronto’s starting second baseman. The Notre Dame alum was Toronto’s fifth-round pick in 2019. There was certainly pressure for Biggio to be great since is the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.

In 2019, he was slated to be a standout rookie for the Blue Jays. His teammates included Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. He never quite lived up to expectations.

Biggio was designated for assignment by both the Dodgers and Blue Jays. His recent signing with the Giants is a chance for him to stage a comeback.