June 12, 2024

The Next Muncy

The Dodgers acquired Cavan Biggio from the Blue Jays in a trade:

Biggio, 29, was taken off the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster last week after struggling over the first third of the season, hitting .200/.323/.291 with two home runs in 131 plate appearances for Toronto, which at 33-34 occupies third place in the American League East.

Biggio debuted in 2019 and was one of three sons of longtime major leaguers, along with infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette, who was expected to serve as the core for an ascendant Blue Jays team. He hit 16 home runs in 100 games his rookie season and followed in the COVID-shortened 2020 year with a .375 on-base percentage, looking like a foundational element at second base.

ESPN.com

Muncy, like Biggio, showed promise but mostly walked for the Athletics in his second season in the majors. The Dodgers were able to pick him up cheaply and turn him into a very productive hitter. The best of Biggio may be on the way.

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