Blue Jays’ Cavan Biggio designated for assignment, Spencer Horwitz recalled

Toronto Blue Jays utility man and roster mainstay Cavan Biggio was designated for assignment, the team announced on Friday.

The move made room for first baseman and designated hitter Spencer Horwitz, who was recalled from triple-A Buffalo for the weekend series against the Oakland Athletics.

Biggio still had options left on his contract but was a player with five years of service time in the majors. Therefore, he would’ve had to consent to an option, which he presumably did not, per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.

The 29-year-old played 490 games with the Blue Jays since being called up in 2019. He owns a .227 batting average with 48 home runs, 176 RBIs and 32 stolen bases over his six seasons in the majors.

He was last sent down to Buffalo in the 2022 season, playing 10 games with the triple-A ballclub.

Horwitz, meanwhile, has been on a tear for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons this season, slashing .335/.456/.514. Over his last six games, he has 12 hits in 21 at-bats, including five doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs.

A 24th-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2019, Horwitz is currently ranked among the offensive leaders in the International League — where the Bisons play — in a number of categories. He leads the league in doubles, ranks second in on-base percentage and fourth in batting average and walks.

The 26-year-old has spent time at second base recently with Buffalo and has logged 87 innings at the position this season. While he has primarily played first base, Horwitz has also played 22 innings in left field.

Horwitz made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in 2023, picking up 10 hits in 39 at-bats, including two doubles and one home run. He appeared in 15 games.

More to come.

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