P.J. Higgins - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reds get 3-run homer from De La Cruz and outlast Cardinals 7-6 in 11 innings to split doubleheader

Spencer Steer scored the winning run in the 11th inning with a headfirst slide on Blake Dunn’s one-hopper to shortstop, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 7-...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nathaniel Lowe has 2 doubles, drives in 3 as Reds beat Phils 9-4 for Mattingly's first series loss

Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Reds selected Higgins' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 33-year-old was designated for assignment by Cincinnati less Wednesday, but he'll get another look in the majors with Jose Trevino (hamstring) landing on the injured list. Higgins went 2-for-10 with a walk and one RBI over six games during his previous stint in the majors this season. He should serve as the backup catcher to Tyler Stephenson while Trevino is sidelined.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off 40-man roster The Reds designated HIggins for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Cincinnati moved Higgins off its 40-man roster to free up a spot for right-hander Chris Paddack, who inked a one-year deal with the Reds on Wednesday. Higgins had been playing at Triple-A Louisville for the past two and a half weeks but was up with the Reds earlier in April, going 2-for-10 with a walk and an RBI over six games during his brief time in the majors.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Reds optioned Higgins to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 32-year-old has been up in the big leagues the past few weeks, but he'll return to Triple-A with Jose Trevino (back) coming off the IL on Sunday. Higgins played in six games while up in the majors and went 2-for-10 with a walk and one RBI.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers lone run in loss Higgins went 0-for-2 with an RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact Higgins' run-scoring sacrifice fly was all the Reds could do against former teammate Nick Martinez. The RBI was the first for Higgins, who is 2-for-10 since being called up to replace Jose Trevino (back). Reports indicate Trevino will be activated Sunday, which should end Higgins' current stay in the majors.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Benches cleared in Cincinnati after San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller struck out Reds infielder Sal Stewart to end Thursday's game.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Nathaniel Lowe has a laugh at his brother Josh's expense As the Angels’ Josh Lowe whiffed through a 54.2 mph pitch from Cincinnati catcher P.J. Higgins -- who made his first career appearance as a...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Reds place reserve catcher Trevino on injured list

The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Summoned to big leagues The Reds selected Higgins' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact With Jose Trevino (spine) landing on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Higgins will primarily serve as a backup catcher while he's up with Cincinnati, though the 32-year-old is also capable of playing both corner-infield positions. Higgins -- who posted a .645 OPS over 111 games at Louisville in 2025 -- last saw big-league action with the Cubs in 2022.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

The reigning king of ABS? He plays for the Reds - and is lapping the field GOODYEAR, Ariz. – He may squat for a living, but catcher P.J. Higgins stands tall above all others at his position for knowing the strike zo...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Stays in Reds organization The Reds re-signed Higgins to a minor-league contract Dec. 17.

Impact Higgins slashed .240/.300/.345 with seven homers in 111 games with Triple-A Louisville in 2025 and is likely headed back there to start the 2026 season. The catcher last reached the majors in 2022.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in Cincinnati Higgins signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Monday.

Impact Higgins will remain with the Reds for the upcoming 2025 campaign after slashing .259/.319/.384 with 11 home runs, 70 RBI and 50 runs scored over 135 games a year ago at Triple-A Louisville. He'll presumably begin the year at Triple-A following a breakout season for Tyler Stephenson at the big-league level in 2024, though he could be in line for a promotion if either Stephenson or Jose Trevino fail to stay healthy.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs have acquired catcher P.J. Higgins... - The Athletic The Cubs have acquired catcher P.J. Higgins from the Diamondbacks for a cash consideration. Higgins, who was drafted by the Cubs in 2015, pl...

JULY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt to Chicago The Cubs acquired Higgins from the Diamondbacks on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Higgins was having a nice season at Triple-A Reno, slashing .316/.407/.471 through 58 games, but clearly Arizona did not have plans for him at the major-league level. Now back with the team that drafted him in 2015, Higgins could get another opportunity with the Cubs down the road if there is an injury or if the team trades a catcher or two.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to minor-league camp Higgins was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Higgins joined Arizona as a non-roster invitee in January and was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster despite a .913 OPS during spring training. Jose Herrera is poised to begin the season as the backup catcher behind starter Gabriel Moreno, but Higgins could still find himself in the mix at some point with Carson Kelly out with a fractured forearm.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Diamondbacks Higgins signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Higgins was designated for assignment by the Cubs in late December and elected free agency Monday after clearing waivers. He was able to find a new team shortly after and will serve as a non-roster invitee during spring training in 2023. The 29-year-old appeared in 74 games for the Cubs last year and slashed .229/.310/.383 with six home runs, 30 RBI and 23 runs.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exploring free agency Higgins elected free agency Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa upon clearing waivers after the Cubs designated him for assignment Dec. 29, Higgins will presumably explore opportunities in another organization for the first time in his career. A 12th-round draft pick of the Cubs in 2015, Higgins reached the majors for the first time in 2021 and appeared in 83 total games with the big club the past two seasons. Over 254 career plate appearances, the 29-year-old has slashed .210/.291/.348 with six home runs and 30 RBI.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: Cubs roster moves: • Catcher PJ Higgins was... - The Athletic Cubs roster moves: • Catcher PJ Higgins was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa after clearing waivers. • First baseman Alfonso Rivas was granted hi...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A HIggins cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact Higgins had been designated for assignment last week in order to clear a spot on the roster for fellow catcher Tucker Barnhart. He'll remain in the organization.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Higgins was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Chicago announced the signing of veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart on Thursday, and Higgins was DFA'd to make room on the roster. Higgins appeared in 74 games during 2022 and had a .229/.310/.383 slash line with six home runs and 30 RBI.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Higgins isn't starting Monday against the Reds.

Impact Higgins went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Sunday against Cincinnati and will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Alfonso Rivas is starting at first base and batting seventh.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5

Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 for their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Bote drives in both runs, Cubs edge Marlins 2-1

David Bote hit a tying home run in the seventh inning, then added a sacrifice fly in the eighth that lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Miami Marlins 2-1

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Leads offense Wednesday Higgins went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Higgins came into the night batting just .190 this month across 21 at-bats, but he managed to have a productive game from the No. 7 spot in the order. The 29-year-old has been seeing time at first base, where he played Wednesday, as well as catcher with Willson Contreras (ankle) out. Despite the clearer path to playing time, Higgins still doesn't offer a ton of fantasy upside as a career .203 hitter.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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