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The Braves have acquired infielder from the Giants, as noted by . Per , the Giants are receiving cash considerations in return for Biggios services. Biggio is on a minor league deal and as such was eligible to be traded despite the trade deadline having pa sed. As he was acquired after the calendar flipped to September, Biggio will not be eligible to Fred Mcgriff Jersey participate in the postseason with the Braves. Biggio, 29, was a fifth-round pick by the Blue Jays back in 2016 who made his big league debut in 2019. Once seen as part of a budding core of youngsters in Toronto who were the children of former big leagues, Biggios career got off to a strong start as he batted .234/.364/.429 (115 wRC+) in 100 games during his rookie season as the clubs regular second baseman and earned fifth place in Rookie of the Year voting, finishing ahead of then-teammate The good times continued for Biggio during the shortened 2020 season, as he appeared in 59 of the clubs 60 games and postd a career-best 122 wRC+. Unfortunately, thats the last time Biggio has found succe s in the majors as a regular player. Biggios offense cratered over the next two years as he slashed just .213/.320/.353 (91 wRC+) in a combined 597 trips to the plate. While he drew walks at an impre sive 12.6% clip during that time, his strikeout rate crept up to 27.3% and the power he had flashed during the first two seasons of his career, when he combined for 24 homers in just 695 trips to the plate, cratered as he slugged just 13 between the 2021 and 22 seasons combined. Late in the 2022 season, Biggio even found himself optioned to the minor leagues as took over the everyday second base job. Things turned around slightly for Biggio last season, as he posted his first above-average offensive campaign in a full season since his rookie year. Although he was limited to just 338 trips to the plate as he served as a part time player for the club, Biggio hit a decent .235/.340/.370 (102 wRC+) in 111 games while splitting time between first base, second base, third base, and right field. While Biggio found succe s in that utility role last year, that didnt last as he entered his age-29 season. In 44 games with Toronto this year, Biggio hit a paltry .200/.323/.291 as his strikeout rate soared to 32.1%, going over 30% for the first time in his career as a big leaguer. The Blue Jays had evidently seen enough by the time early June rolled around and opted to designate him for a signment. He was traded to the Dodgers shortly thereafter but struggled with his new club as well, hitting a similar .192/.306/.329 in 88 trips to the plate acro s thirty games before they released him back in August. Biggio eventually found his way to the Giants on a minor league deal, though he did not appear at the big league level with the club before todays swap and appeared in just 12 games for their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. Thats led Biggio to his fourth organization of the 2024 campaign, where he becomes the latest player who was released earlier this year to be brought in as an injury replacement by the Braves. Atlanta has dealt with a number of injuries this year all throughout their roster, and as such have gotten creative by bringing in the castoffs of other teams such as outfielder , reliever as well as infielders and . Now, Biggio is seemingly being brought in as the injury replacement for an injury replacement. It was revealed earlier today that Merrifield sustained a after fouling a ball off his foot last night, and while the club reportedly hopes that hell be able to return to action as soon as next weekend, injuries around their infield have left them to rely on questionable options like and to handle the keystone while he and are sidelined. For all of Biggios struggles with the Blue Jays and Dodgers earlier this year, even that lackluster production would be a substantial upgrade for either Williams or White given that the pair have career wRC+ figures of 56 and 58 respectively in the big leagues. While Biggio has struck out at a clip that isnt befitting of a regular role this year, particularly given his lack of power, his penchant for drawing walks gives him a solid floor of offensive production. Hes never walked le s than 11% of the time in a season and sports a 13.6% walk rate for is career, good for 13th best in the majors since the start of his career. Though Biggio wont be able to participate in the postseason with Atlanta, it seems as though both Merrfield and Albies are expected to return before then, meaning theres little downside to giving Biggio a bit of runway down the stretch while the clubs preferred options at the keystone are injured. Of course, as Biggio is currently on a minor league contract, hell need to be added to the clubs 40-man and active rosters before he can play for the club. Atlantas 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding move will be nece sary if the club decides to add Biggio to their roster. Orelvis Martinez Jersey |
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