Cavan Biggio‘s time with the Los Angeles Dodgers has seemingly come to an end.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that Biggio was designated for assignment ahead of Freddie Freeman’s return to the lineup on Monday.
Biggio, 29, was traded to the Dodgers in June after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 74 games this season the left-handed-hitting utility player is hitting .197/.316/.306 with five home runs and 70 strikeouts.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising move on Wednesday, designating infielder Cavan Biggio for assignment. This decision comes as a shock to many fans and analysts, as Biggio was seen as a key player for the team going into the season.
Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays last season. He showed promise in his limited playing time with the team, hitting .227 with 4 home runs and 14 RBIs in 50 games.
However, Biggio has struggled to find his footing this season, hitting just .152 with 1 home run and 6 RBIs in 36 games. His lackluster performance at the plate, combined with the emergence of other infielders on the roster, likely played a role in the Dodgers’ decision to designate him for assignment.
Designating a player for assignment means that the team has removed him from the 40-man roster and must either trade, release, or outright him to the minor leagues within seven days. In Biggio’s case, it remains to be seen what the Dodgers will ultimately decide to do with him.
This move opens up a roster spot for the Dodgers, who are currently battling injuries and looking to make a push for the playoffs. It also serves as a reminder of the business side of baseball, where performance and roster flexibility often dictate personnel decisions.
While it’s always tough to see a player designated for assignment, it’s important to remember that baseball is a game of constant change and evolution. Cavan Biggio will now have to wait and see what his future holds, whether it be with the Dodgers or another team in need of his services.