Blue Jays: Players who could be traded once the lockout is over

Cavan Biggio

One player who would like to forget the 2021 campaign is Cavan Biggio. Given the opportunity to man the hot corner for the Blue Jays, Biggio did not look comfortable at the position and posted a .935 fielding percentage through 52 games before finding himself on the injured list for almost half of the season with various injuries. On top of that, the lefty batter struggled to get on base, finishing the year with a .678 OPS while owning a .224 batting average through 250 at-bats.

Last season aside, Biggio is an intriguing bat who has a knack for finding his way on base and isn’t afraid to draw the walks. Biggio is also a versatile player, possessing the ability to play multiple positions in a utility role that the Jays have flirted with since his debut back in 2019.

Biggio’s role on the club is currently up in the air, as it looks like the club is either going to roll with Santiago Espinal or an outside replacement at third base which has the Texas product either heading back to second base or the utility position. Putting him back at second makes sense but the Jays also have some internal options in Kevin Smith and Otto Lopez if they feel like gauging Biggio’s trade market interest.

While his name has not come up in any trade rumours yet, it wouldn’t be surprising if opposing clubs are intrigued by the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, especially with his ability to play a utility role while also possessing some pop, 31 home runs through 238 games.

Under the previous CBA, Biggio is considered a Super Two Player and is not eligible for free agency until the 2026 season, which carries some weight when it comes to trade value. This could change once a new CBA is in place but the value is still there if the Jays are looking to make a splash at the deadline.