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  • Designated for assignment
    The Blue Jays designated Biggio for assignment Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

    Advice: In order to make room on the active roster for Spencer Horwitz, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, the Blue Jays will push Biggio off their 40-man. The 29-year-old utility man began the year as an everyday starter, but he began losing work after slashing .200/.323/.291 with nine RBI through 130 plate appearances. Although his .614 OPS on the year represents the lowest mark of his six-year MLB career, his defensive versatility could still make him an attractive option for other organizations. Rotowire.com Today, 3:42 pm
    Cavan BiggioTOR - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    6:40 pm @OAK
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  • Blue Jays recall Spencer Horwitz from Triple-A
    Blue Jays recalled 1B Spencer Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: Horwitz was great at Buffalo, batting .335/.456/.514, but the Jays hadn’t called him up because it didn’t seem like he’d be able to coexist with fellow left-handed hitter Daniel Vogelbach. They’ll give it a try now, in part because they’ve grown at least somewhat comfortable with the idea of using Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base. Horwitz will likely prove to be one of the team’s better hitters, but as a platoon guy with no speed, his fantasy value should be limited to deep formats. Rotoworld Today, 3:39 pm
     
  • Recalled by Toronto
    The Blue Jays recalled Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

    Advice: Since May 1, Horwitz is slashing .336/.435/.552 with three home runs, 23 RBI and 19 walks over 125 at-bats in Triple-A. He's played mostly at second base as of late, and the 26-year old has the versatility to fill in at first base or the outfield. Toronto designated Cavan Biggio in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm
     
  • Blue Jays designate Cavan Biggio for assignment
    Blue Jays designated INF-OF Cavan Biggio for assignment,

    Advice: Spencer Horwitz is coming up in his place. Biggio saved himself from being non-tendered with a strong finish last season, but he could never get it going this year, batting .200/.323/.291 with two homers in 131 plate appearances. While he has versatility working in his favor, he’s not particularly good at any position, and he’s hit .219/.327/.351 since the beginning of 2021. The Jays will try to trade Biggio, but that might require taking on part of the approx. $2.4 million he’s still owed over the rest of the season. If he clears waivers because of that salary, he’ll likely remain with the organization, since he doesn’t have the service time to reject the assignment and still collect the money. Rotoworld Today, 3:36 pm
    Cavan BiggioTOR - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    6:40 pm @OAK
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  • Hitting and throwing
    Wade (hamstring) has begun hitting and throwing programs at the Giants' complex in Arizona, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Wade still has plenty of boxes to check off before he can start playing in rehab games, but resuming baseball activity is certainly a step in the right direction. The 30-year-old was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain in late May and still projects to be sidelined until at least the end of June. Rotowire.com Today, 3:12 pm
     
  • Getting breather versus LHP
    Carpenter isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Advice: The left-handed bat of Carpenter will be forced out of the lineup Friday as southpaw Austin Gomber prepares to toe the slab for Colorado. Jose Fermin will instead serve as St. Louis' designated hitter while batting seventh. Rotowire.com Today, 2:09 pm
     
  • Idle Friday
    Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Advice: Smith was busy in the Red Sox's 14-2 win Thursday, reaching safely on four occasions. He'll get the day off against lefty Garrett Crochet, with Bobby Dalbec filling in at first and batting eighth. Rotowire.com Today, 1:38 pm
     
  • Trenton Brooks sits against right-hander
    Trenton Brooks is on the bench against a right-hander in Friday’s game versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Hit a grand slam, you start the next day. That rule applies to Wilmer Flores, so Brooks, who already sat against lefties the last two days, will not get to return to the lineup against a righty tonight. Flores gets the nod even though he’s hitting just .217/.309/.253 against righties this season. Brooks is 1-for-9 with two walks since his callup last week. Rotoworld Today, 1:30 pm
     
  • Out of lineup against lefty
    Gallo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Gallo started against a lefty earlier this week, but he will begin Friday's game on the bench as Atlanta turns to southpaw Chris Sale as its starting pitcher. Joey Meneses will start at first base for the Nationals. Rotowire.com Today, 12:44 pm
    Joey GalloWSH - 1B,OF
    Top 7, 2-0 vs ATL
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