Infielder Designated for Assignment by Dodgers in August Joins Braves for Playoff Push
Cavan Biggio is on the move once again.
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On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves announced they had acquired the former Los Angeles Dodger from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.
Because he was under a minor league contract, Biggio was eligible to be traded after the July 30 deadline without needing to clear waivers first.
However, since Biggio joined the Braves after Sept. 1, he cannot be included on their postseason roster. While the Braves could theoretically request an exception, there’s no current indication they plan to pursue that option.
This season, the Braves have been forced to adapt creatively due to a slew of injuries, incorporating players like outfielder Ramon Laureano, reliever John Brebbia, and infielders Whit Merrifield and Gio Urshela into their lineup.
Biggio’s arrival with Atlanta seems to be a response to Merrifield’s recent injury.
Merrifield fractured his left foot after fouling a ball off it on Friday. The team is hopeful that Merrifield will be able to return by next weekend, but with both Merrifield and Ozzie Albies currently sidelined, the Braves have had to rely on less stable options like Luke Williams and Eli White at second base.
Biggio, 29, is the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB Draft and made his major league debut in 2019. Initially, Biggio was seen as a promising part of Toronto’s young core. His rookie season was notable, as he posted a .234/.364/.429 line over 100 games and finished fifth in the Rookie of the Year voting, ahead of his teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
