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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers
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    The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers

    TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a trade that will send utility player Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor-league pitcher Braydon Fisher, an industry source told Sportsnet.

    Biggio was designated for assignment Friday after six big-league seasons with the Blue Jays, and nine in the organization. A fifth-round draft pick in 2016, Biggio debuted with the Blue Jays in 2019, the same season fellow second-generation players Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette reached the majors.

    Now 29, Biggio has evolved into a versatile utility player capable of handling first, second, third, left and right while also adding value on the bases. It’s presumable in that role that the Dodgers will use Biggio, who’s not slated to hit free agency until after the 2025 season.

    At the plate, the left-handed hitter was batting .200/.323/.291 with two home runs in 131 plate appearances when the Blue Jays removed him from their roster.

    Fisher is a 23-year-old right-hander who has a curveball-forward approach that’s yielded high strikeout rates and high walk rates in the upper minors this year. In 19 total innings between double-A and triple-A, he has a 5.68 ERA with 15 walks allowed and 30 strikeouts.

    Interestingly, the 2018 fourth-round pick throws his curveball a little more than half the time. He pairs that pitch with a fastball that sits 91-94 m.p.h., a cutter and a slider.

    The trade is likely to be officially announced Wednesday.

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    In a surprising move, the Toronto Blue Jays have traded infielder Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This trade comes as a shock to many fans, as Biggio has been a key player for the Blue Jays since making his debut in 2019.

    Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, has been a versatile player for the Blue Jays, playing both second base and outfield. He has shown a strong ability to get on base, with a career on-base percentage of .353. In 2020, he hit .250 with a .375 on-base percentage and six home runs in 159 at-bats.

    The Dodgers, who are looking to strengthen their infield depth, saw an opportunity to acquire Biggio and add him to their roster. With his ability to play multiple positions and get on base consistently, Biggio could be a valuable asset for the defending World Series champions.

    In exchange for Biggio, the Blue Jays are receiving a package of prospects from the Dodgers. While it is always difficult to part ways with a player like Biggio, the Blue Jays are likely looking to bolster their farm system and build for the future.

    Overall, this trade represents a significant shakeup for both the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. It will be interesting to see how Biggio performs with his new team and how the prospects acquired by the Blue Jays develop in the coming years. Only time will tell if this trade was a win-win for both organizations.