The Los Angeles Dodgers have stirred the baseball pot this week by bringing in Toronto Blue Jays utility player Cavan Biggio to fortify their lineup and add depth in various positions.
Biggio, the 29-year-old son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, was recently made a free agent by the Blue Jays, opening the door for this trade. Since 2019, Biggio has showcased his versatility by playing in every position except pitcher and catcher. With a career batting average of .227, he gives the Dodgers another valuable option in the lineup.
As of Tuesday, the Dodgers’ 6-9 batters have hit just .211 combined, ranking them 25th lowest in MLB. The absence of Max Muncy, who has been sidelined with an oblique muscle strain since mid-May, leaves a significant gap in both the third base position and the lineup. Muncy, with a career record of .223 and nine home runs, needs time to heal.
Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that veteran utility infielder Miguel Rojas has been managing a sore leg, restricting his consecutive playtime since late May.
It remains to be seen how the Dodgers will incorporate Biggio into their lineup once he’s good to go. They are set to face the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
In exchange for Biggio, the Dodgers are sending Braydon Fisher, a promising 23-year-old minor league pitcher drafted in the fourth round in 2018, to Toronto. Fisher has shown great strikeout potential with 30 strikeouts in 19 innings this year, though walks have been a bit of an issue with 15 in 15 appearances.
The Dodgers have been cautious with midseason roster additions following their record-breaking offseason spending spree, which saw them secure top talents like Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and more, resulting in the best record in the National League at 42-26 as of this week.
With the trade deadline looming on July 30, the Dodgers might not be done wheeling and dealing just yet. Depending on Biggio’s impact, more moves could be on the horizon for Los Angeles.