The Houston Astros are heading into Spring Training with a roster that’s already built to compete-but they’re not done tinkering just yet. Their latest move isn’t just about depth; it brings a familiar name back to Minute Maid Park and adds a little nostalgia to the mix.
The Astros have signed utility man Cavan Biggio to a minor-league deal with an invitation to Major League camp. Yes, that Biggio-Cavan is the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, who spent all 20 seasons of his storied career in Houston and became one of the most beloved players in franchise history. Now, nearly two decades later, the Biggio name is stitched across an Astros jersey once again.
Cavan, 30, brings seven years of big-league experience to the table. While his most recent stint in the Majors-37 games with the Kansas City Royals in 2025-wasn’t exactly headline-grabbing (he posted a .543 OPS and -0.2 bWAR), there’s still value in his versatility and veteran presence. He’s played all over the diamond-second base, third, corner outfield-and that kind of flexibility is always useful over the course of a 162-game grind.
His best seasons came early in his career with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2019 and 2020, Biggio looked like a rising star, posting OPS marks of .793 and .807, and delivering 3.1 and 2.2 bWAR respectively. He was getting on base, showing some pop, and flashing the kind of all-around game that made him a key piece of Toronto’s young core at the time.
But consistency has eluded him since then. In 2024 alone, he bounced between three teams-the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Braves-before landing with the Royals the following year. His bat hasn’t quite kept pace with expectations, and that’s led to a journeyman path over the last few seasons.
Still, the Astros see something worth exploring. A minor-league deal is low-risk, and if Biggio can find a spark this spring, he could carve out a role on the big-league roster. Houston’s infield picture is crowded, no doubt, but having a guy who can fill multiple spots and bring a smart, team-first approach is never a bad thing.
And let’s be honest-there’s something undeniably cool about seeing another Biggio in Astros camp. For fans who watched Craig grind out hits, take pitches off the elbow, and lead with grit for two decades, this is more than just a roster move. It’s a full-circle moment.
Cavan’s not here to live up to his father’s legacy-that’s not fair, and that’s not the expectation. But he’s got a shot to write his own chapter in Astros history. If he can put together a strong spring, he might just stick around long enough to make that story a meaningful one.