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What Cavan Biggio Can Bring to the Astros

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports
By Maanav Gupta | Last updated Mar 19, 2026 11:11 PM ET

A familiar last name recently returned to the Houston Astros organization. The move was probably not expected, but it is now a nice story that has the potential to bring more at the end of spring training and in the minor leagues.

Cavan Biggio, the son of the Hall of Fame second baseman and one of the greatest Astros of all time, Craig Biggio, signed a minor league contract with an invite to spring training back on Feb. 16. While it’s not certain whether Cavan will make the major league team at the moment with the regular season rapidly approaching and his limited spring training opportunities, he will be a closely watched player in the minors. The Astros face some uncertainty in the outfield, and he brings major league experience across multiple positions.

What Cavan Biggio Can Bring to His Father’s Former Team, the Astros

Craig Biggio remains an iconic figure in Houston sports history. He is the Astros’ all-time leader in hits, runs, at-bats, total bases, doubles, extra-base hits, and games. When Biggio crossed 3000 hits with the Astros, Cavan was there as a bat boy in uniform in the dugout.

“The Astros, I loved that team more than anything growing up. This organization has always been very special for me, and it’s an absolute honor. They needed a left-handed bat and some versatility, and I thought I fit really well with that,” Cavan said.

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Super Utility Biggio

Cavan is not only an outfielder, but a utility man who will likely be useful to the Astros during the grind of the year. He’s appeared at every position except pitcher and catcher in close to seven seasons in the big leagues. Cavan was still in rehab from elbow surgery at the time of his signing and took a few weeks to recover.

He played in two spring training games for the Astros and has one hit, two RBI, one run, and two walks in five at-bats. Biggio’s main competition for the bench spot as a utility player is Nick Allen. The Astros acquired Allen in the Mauricio Dubón trade at the start of the offseason.

More on Cavan’s Career

The left-handed Biggio, unlike his father, who was right-handed, is a .223 career hitter in 561 major league games. Biggio has 52 home runs and 190 RBI so far, as well as 363 hits with a .712 OPS.

Biggio spent more than five seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays from 2019 to 2024 after getting drafted by Toronto in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Notre Dame. He spent parts of 2024 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves before playing 37 games for the Kansas City Royals last season. Biggio hit .174 in 2025 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 69 at-bats. He spent most of his time in the minors last year at Omaha and Salt Lake.

Bench Competition

Allen, who was a Gold-Glove nominee at shortstop, has played 11 spring training games for the Astros and has hit just .192 with a .481 OPS. Allen has had immense struggles on offense as a career .213 hitter with just nine home runs in four seasons. Biggio could have an advantage, especially if he ends the spring on a high note. He can also give outfield help as well as sub in on the infield.

The left-handed bat is a key factor for the Astros, and Biggio has an opportunity to contribute in Houston.

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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