Biggio elected free agency Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Atlanta removed Biggio from its 40-man roster and the player exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Biggio slashed only .197/.314/.303 over 78 games between three different teams in 2024.
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Braves' Cavan Biggio: Sent to Triple-A
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Atlanta optioned Biggio to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
The 29-year-old was added to Atlanta's big-league roster Sept. 11 shortly after being acquired from San Francisco, but he'll now head to Triple-A as Ozzie Albies (wrist) returns from the injured list. Biggio appeared in just four games during his brief time in the majors, and he has a .197/.314/.303 slash line in 78 games between the Dodgers, the Blue Jays and Atlanta this season.
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Braves' Cavan Biggio: Added to roster
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Atlanta selected Biggio's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Biggo was acquired via trade from the Giants over the weekend and now joins the major-league roster after just one game at Gwinnett. He could get some chances at second base if Whit Merrifield's foot injury continues to linger. Biggio has slashed just .197/.316/.306 at the big-league level in 2024.
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Braves' Cavan Biggio: Traded to Atlanta
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Atlanta acquired Biggio in a minor-league trade with the Giants on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The trade sends Biggio to his fourth team this season, as he previously spent time with the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Giants. Biggio signed a minor-league contract with San Francisco on Aug. 23, and he slashed .163/.413/.326 with two home runs and six RBI across 63 plate appearances with Triple-A Sacramento. Biggio could see some playing time at second base if Whit Merrifield goes on the injured list after being diagnosed with a foot fracture, but the former would not be eligible to play in the postseason if Atlanta were to make it there, per Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com.
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Giants' Cavan Biggio: Signs with San Francisco
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Biggio signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
After beginning the season with the Blue Jays before spending nearly two months with the Dodgers, Biggio was released by Los Angeles on Aug. 9. He'll now remain in the NL West, although he will report to Triple-A Sacramento. The 29-year-old has slashed .197/.316/.306 with 19 RBI across 217 plate appearances in the majors this season, and he'll likely need to show improvement before earning a promotion to San Francisco.
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Cavan Biggio: Enters free agency
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The Dodgers released Biggio on Thursday.
Biggio was removed from the club's 40-man roster earlier this week and is now officially a free agent after clearing waivers. He's slashed just .197/.316/.306 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers this season but should be able to latch on elsewhere with another team looking for utility depth.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Designated for assignment
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Biggio was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Biggio appears to be the odd man out on the Dodgers' 40-man roster with Freddie Freeman (personal) being activated from the restricted list Monday. Biggio will now be placed on waivers and if he goes unclaimed, he'll either report to Triple-A Oklahoma City or elect free agency, the latter of which seems more likely. Over 30 games with the Dodgers this season, Biggio has produced a .192 average with three home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Homers Tuesday
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Biggio went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.
Biggio capped off a five-run first inning for the Dodgers with a two-run homer to right off Matt Waldron. He now has two homers and five RBI over his last three games while reaching base a total of six times, though he also has seven strikeouts in his last four games. Freddie Freeman (personal) is expected to be out once again Wednesday, leaving Biggio in line for another start against Dylan Cease, who's coming off a no-hitter in his previous outing.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Swats second homer with L.A.
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Biggio went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, a double and a walk in a 7-6 loss to Houston on Saturday.
Biggio put the Dodgers on the board with an RBI double in the second inning and later provided what looked to be a valuable insurance run with a solo homer in the eighth, though it wasn't enough to prevent the Astros from pulling out the victory. He now has four runs batted in over his past five contests, collecting as many RBI during that span as he had accumulated across his previous 30 games combined. Biggio's two hits Saturday pushed him just over the Mendoza Line, as he's slashing a paltry .202/.319/.307 across 192 plate appearances on the season.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Homers Tuesday
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Biggio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Phillies.
Biggio provided the Dodgers' lone run in the lopsided defeat with a solo shot off Zack Wheeler in the fifth inning. It's Biggio's first homer since joining Los Angeles on June 12. He had gone just 1-for-13 in his previous seven contests. Overall, Biggio's slashing an uninspiring .197/.314/.286 with three homers, 11 RBI, 20 runs scored and two steals across 172 plate appearances between the Dodgers and Blue Jays this year.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Exiting starting nine Sunday
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Biggio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Biggio will head to the bench after he started at third base over the first two games of the series, going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. Chris Taylor will step in at third base in place of Biggio, who is slashing just .167/.265/.167 with a 35.3 percent strikeout rate since being acquired from the Blue Jays on June 12.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Taking seat Wednesday
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Biggio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
The lefty-hitting Biggio has typically only sat against left-handed starting pitchers since joining the Dodgers earlier this month, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while right-hander Erick Fedde takes the hill for the White Sox. Enrique Hernandez steps in for Biggio at third base.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Idle against lefty
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Biggio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
The lefty-hitting Biggio will once again hit the bench while the Dodgers face off against a lefty starter (Garrett Crochet) for the third time in four games. Platoon mate Enrique Hernandez gets the nod at third base in Biggio's stead.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Sitting against southpaw
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Biggio isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Biggio has been platooning with Enrique Hernandez at third base since being acquired by the Dodgers. With lefty Patrick Sandoval on the mound for the Angels, it will be Hernandez who fills the hot corner Friday.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Resting against lefty
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Biggio is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
Biggio will join fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Lux and Jason Heyward on the bench for the series finale in Colorado while the Rockies send southpaw Ty Blach to the hill. Enrique Hernandez will enter the lineup at third base as Biggio's replacement.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Getting breather against LHP
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Biggio isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
The lefty-hitting Biggio will get a day off versus southpaw Austin Gomber and the Rockies. Enrique Hernandez will get the nod at third base instead while batting seventh.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Making another start versus righty
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Biggio is in the lineup at third base and batting eighth Thursday versus the Rangers.
Biggio is getting his second start at third base for the Dodgers after going 1-for-3 in his debut for the team Wednesday. Thursday's start comes with righty Michael Lorenzen on the mound for the Rangers. With Max Muncy (oblique) remaining on the injured list and Enrique Hernandez sitting for a second straight game, it appears Biggio will be the primary option at third versus right-handers.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Making Dodgers debut at third base
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Biggio is starting at third base and batting ninth Wednesday against the Rangers.
The 29-year-old was officially acquired from Toronto earlier Wednesday and will immediately step into the starting nine for Los Angeles. Biggio struggled in 130 plate appearances for the Blue Jays this season with a .200/.323/.291 slash line and 32.3 percent strikeout rate, but he could see semi-regular playing time at the hot corner while Max Muncy (oblique) is sidelined. Enrique Hernandez has been operating as the Dodgers' primary third baseman but is on the bench Wednesday.
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Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Traded to Dodgers
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The Dodgers acquired Biggio from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Braydon Fisher, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Biggio had been designated for assignment after slashing just .200/.323/.291 through 130 plate appearances this season. The 29-year-old will provide defensive versatility for the Dodgers, having played every position in the pro ranks other than pitcher and catcher. Biggio is making $4.21 million this season and has one year of arbitration eligibility remaining.
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Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio: Slugs second homer
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Biggio went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 14-11 loss to Detroit.
Biggio's home run Sunday was his first since the season opener way back on March 28. The 29-year-old has been in and out of the lineup this season due to subpar performance, batting .208 with two home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored in 38 games. Sunday's showing was a step in the right direction, but Biggio will need to further prove himself to earn consistent playing time at second base over Davis Schneider.
