Blue Jays reinstate Biggio from IL, option to triple-A Buffalo

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMay 16, 2022 - 6:51pm

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio. (Adrian Kraus/AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated Cavan Biggio from the injured list and optioned him to triple-A Buffalo.

Cavan Biggio reinstated from injured list and optioned to AAA per #BlueJays

In the meantime, Jays have a bench of Zack Collins, Raimel Tapia, Bradley Zimmer & Vinny Capra. Essentially Jays are rolling with Capra over Biggio as their backup infielder

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 16, 2022

Biggio tested positive for COVID-19 back on April 25. The 27-year-old began a rehab assignment on May 10 with Buffalo.

Biggio has struggled this season slashing .043/.214/.043 through 13 games.

Toronto will keep a bench of Zack Collins, Raimel Tapia, Bradley Zimmer and Vinny Capra with Biggio going to Buffalo.

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