AUGUST 8 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
CAVAN BIGGIO #18 - FIRST BASEMAN - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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Well-traveled Blue Jays fan favorite lands in AL West purgatory in latest move Former Toronto Blue Jays fan favourite Cavan Biggio is now with his sixth organization in the last two seasons. The 30-year-old utility play...
Lands with Angels Biggio signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Impact The Royals cut Biggio loose last week after he turned in a .174/.296/.246 slash line across 37 games with the big club. He owns an .839 OPS in Triple-A, however, which will buy him a new opportunity in the Angels' farm system. If the 30-year-old utility man continues to hit well upon reporting to Triple-A Salt Lake, he may be granted a few at-bats with the Halos down the stretch.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Kansas City The Royals released Biggio on Friday.
Impact Biggio was DFA'd by Kansas City last week after he slashed .174/.296/.246 with one home run, four RBI, nine runs scored, one stolen base and an 11:21 BB:K across 83 plate appearances at the major-league level this season. The 30-year-old will look for a new opportunity elsewhere.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Royals designated Biggio for assignment Friday.
Impact Kansas City needed to open a 40-man roster spot for the return of Hunter Harvey (shoulder) from the 60-day IL. Biggio hasn't been in the majors since he was sent to Triple-A on May 25 after slashing .174/.296/.246 with one home run, four RBI, nine runs scored, one stolen base and an 11:21 BB:K across 83 trips to the dish. He's been swinging the bat better at Triple-A Omaha, slashing .285/.375/.464 with four home runs, 23 RBI, 26 runs scored, one steal and a 20:37 BB:K over 176 plate appearances.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Biggio was optioned to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Biggio appeared as a pinch-hitter in the contest, striking out in place of Mark Canha in the top of the ninth inning. The 30-year-old has struggled to a .174 average with one home run, four RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base over 69 at-bats in 37 games with Kansas City this season. Biggio will now have the chance to either accept his option to Triple-A or elect free agency in the coming days.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Biggio isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Impact Biggio will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's series opener. Salvador Perez will serve as the Royals' DH instead, while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
France's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Royals 3-1 for 15th win in 17 games
Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 gamesMAY 24 • Associated Press
Absent from lineup Biggio is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco.
Impact Biggio had started each of the Royals' last four games against right-handed pitching (two in left field, two at designated hitter), but begin Wednesday's festivities on the bench as the Giants send righty Logan Webb to the hill. Vinnie Pasquantino is at DH and Mark Canha is in left field for Wednesday's matinee.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Giants host the Royals on home winning streak
The San Francisco Giants host the Kansas City Royals trying to extend a three-game home winning streakMAY 19 • Associated Press
Launches first homer Biggio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-0 win against Baltimore on Saturday.
Impact Offense was at a premium in the rain-delayed contest, and Biggio provided a key run with his 389-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the first long ball of the season for the veteran infielder, who has struggled to a .191/.321/.255 slash line through 57 plate appearances this season. The poor numbers have impacted Biggio's playing time and have made him a non-factor in almost all fantasy formats.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Launches first homer Biggio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-0 win against Baltimore on Saturday.
Impact Offense was at a premium in the rain-delayed contest, and Biggio provided a key run with his 389-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the first long ball of the season for the veteran infielder, who has struggled to a .191/.321/.255 slash line through 57 plate appearances this season. The poor numbers have impacted Biggio's playing time and have made him a non-factor in almost all fantasy formats.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Bubic leads Kansas City to its 4th shutout in the last 8 games, 4-0 over the Orioles
Kris Bubic made it through five innings despite an early rain delay, and the Kansas City Royals hit three solo homers in a 4-0 victory over the Baltimore OriolesMAY 4 • Associated Press
Royals' Noah Cameron takes a no-hitter into 7th in his big league debut as KC beats the Rays 3-0
Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major league debut and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as Kansas City blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0MAY 1 • Associated Press
KC bullpen tosses 6 shutout innings, allowing the Royals to rally for 7-4 win over the Rockies
Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City bullpen threw six shutout innings, helping the Royals rally for a 7-4 victory over the Rockies in the opener of a doubleheaderAPRIL 24 • Associated Press
Ibáñez hits tiebreaking homer to back rookie pitcher Jobe and lead Tigers to a 7-3 win over Royals
Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning to back rookie Jackson Jobe and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 7-3 victory over Kansas City that extended the Royals’ losi...APRIL 19 • Associated Press
Royals beat Orioles 8-2 behind 3 RBIs apiece from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino
Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday nightAPRIL 5 • Associated Press
Brice Turang seals win for Brewers in 11th inning with walk-off bunt
Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wed...APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS
Heading to bench Sunday Biggio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Biggio will head to the bench after he started at first base in the Royals' first two games while going 1-for-5 with a walk. Vinnie Pasquantino has been limited to designated-hitter duties thus far while he works his way back from a minor hamstring strain, and once he's cleared to return to his usual post at first base, Biggio could see his opportunities dry up.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning four batters after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardian...MARCH 29 • Associated Press
Starting at first base The Royals selected Biggio's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Impact Not only that, the club will give Biggio a start at first base in Thursday's opener versus the Guardians while Vinnie Pasquantino is limited to the designated hitter spot. Biggio will fill a reserve role once Pasquantino is fully healthy.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Will make Opening Day roster Biggio is poised to make the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Biggio still needs to be added to the 40-man roster, but he has won the final spot on the Royals' bench. The 29-year-old will offer depth at multiple positions and could get some run at first base early on in the season if Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) misses time.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Cavan Biggio and Kansas City Royals agree to minor league contract
Utilityman Cavan Biggio and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league contractJANUARY 5 • Associated Press
Links up with Kansas City Biggio agreed to a minor-league contract with the Royals on Sunday.
Impact The 29-year-old spent time with three organizations in 2024 and elected free agency in November after Atlanta removed him from the 40-man roster. Biggio had a .798 OPS in his first two big-league seasons, but he's faltered to a .216/.325/.349 slash line over the past four years. He should serve as utility depth for Kansas City and isn't likely to be a significant contributor even if he makes the Opening Day roster.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Braves Cavan Biggio Elects Free Agency Bringing Biggio in never panned out for the Braves and he's looking to take his services elsewhere
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM
Elects free agency Biggio elected free agency Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
