CAVAN BIGGIO NEWS

Sitting again Sunday Biggio (hand) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals.

Impact The 26-year-old appeared as a pinch runner during Saturday's doubleheader, but he hasn't played the field or had a plate appearance since Thursday while nursing a bruised right hand. Biggio will have an extra two days to recover with Monday's scheduled off day, so it's not a major surprise to see him on the bench Sunday. Joe Panik will receive the start at third base in the series finale.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray scheduled to start for Toronto at Kansas City

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Game 2 Biggio (hand) won't start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Biggio will do some baseball activities Saturday, and manager Charlie Montoyo said that the 26-year-old could return to action for Sunday's series finale. Santiago Espinal took his place at third base for Saturday's matinee, and Espinal or Joe Panik could be options to fill in for the second game of the twin bill.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting matinee Biggio (hand) isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact Biggio left Thursday's game after he took a line drive off his right hand, but he underwent X-rays after the contest that came back negative. Santiago Espinal will start at third base during Saturday's matinee, batting seventh.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor scheduled to start for Royals against Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 16, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

X-rays return negative X-rays to on Biggio's right hand came back negative Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.careports.

Impact Biggio exited Thursday's game in the seventh inning after taking a line drive off of his hand. It appears he dodged anything significant, though he may have aggravated a similar injury he was dealing with toward the end of spring training. Biggio will have an immediately opportunity to return to the lineup, as the Blue Jays will take on the Royals for the next game of their series on Friday.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early exit after hand injury Biggio exited Thursday's game with pain in his right hand.

Impact Biggio was hit on the hand by a line drive in the third inning, the cause of the injury according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. It's possible that play aggravated a finger injury that he dealt with late in spring training, though he is undergoing further evaluation Thursday night, which should provide more clarity. Joe Panik filled in at third base in Biggio's absence and would likely see an uptick in playing time if Biggio remained sidelined.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4

Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Biggio isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Biggio had started each of the first eight games this season and went 4-for-28 with two home runs, five runs and 10 strikeouts. However, Santiago Espinal will start at third base Saturday, batting sixth.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cavan Biggio's solo home run | 04/08/2021 Cavan Biggio crushes a ball deep to right-center field for a solo home run, tying the game at 4 in the bottom of the 6th

APRIL 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

Hits second homer of 2021 Biggio went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in a loss to the Angels on Thursday.

Impact The 25-year-old smacked his second homer of the season against Griffin Canning in the sixth inning. Though he's off to a slow start, Biggio is looking to be a sparkplug in a very young Blue Jays offense that will continue to improve, especially with the addition of George Springer (oblique/quad) whenever he returns from injury. Biggio had a breakout year in 2020, slashing .250/.375/.432.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

David Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 in the first regular-season game played at the Blue Jays’ spring training ballpar...

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibson strong rebound for Rangers in 2-1 win over Blue Jays

Kyle Gibson struck out eight over six scoreless innings as the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the rubber game of a three-game series

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs first homer Biggio went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and three runs scored Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Biggio belted his first homer of the young season in the top of the second, increasing Toronto's lead to four. He also managed to reach base on a pair of walks, crossing the plate a total of three times on the day. Monday's performance was a welcome sight for the 25-year-old, who entered the contest 1-for-12 over his first three games of the 2021 season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cavan Biggio's solo homer | 04/05/2021 Cavan Biggio follows up with Marcus Semien's home run with a solo homer to right field, padding the Blue Jays lead in the 2nd

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd

Steven Matz and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled the home opener for the Texas Rangers and their sellout crowd

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept 'calculated risk'

The Texas Rangers are the first team to approach capacity with their stadium since the coronavirus shutdown of sports more than a year ago

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Biggio reaches on interference | 04/04/2021 Cavan Biggio loads up the bases after taking first base on a catcher's interference call by Gary Sánchez in the top of the 4th inning

APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

Randal Grichuk led off the 10th with an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of the second year of starting extra innings with a runner on second to beat the New Yo...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole looks forward to family and fans at Yankee Stadium

Gerrit Cole’s dad will watch him pitch at Yankee Stadium in pinstripes for the first time, one of about 10,850 fans allowed in to watch New York’s opener against the Toronto Blue J...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still dealing with soreness Biggio (finger) returned to game action Thursday, but he remains sore, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Biggio took a groundball off his finger Monday, which didn't cause a major injury. However, he disclosed that it caused a blood blister and that he remains sore. The issue doesn't appear likely to cost him game time in the regular season.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Biggio (finger) is starting Thursday's spring game against the Tigers.

Impact Biggio was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right finger discomfort, but he underwent X-rays that revealed no fracture. As a result, he'll be back in action just one day later, and it's unlikely that the issue will impact his availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE