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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
    New Player Note
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  • 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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  • Fielding, could hit Friday
    Mateo (concussion) took ground balls Friday and could participate in batting practice, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Mateo was able to play catch Thursday and took another step forward in his rehab from a concussion he sustained June 2. The second baseman appears to be on track to return next week. Rotowire.com Today, 1:53 pm
    Jorge MateoBAL - 2B,SS
    Bot 4, 2-2 @TB
    New Player Note
    IL7
     
  • On bench Friday
    Valdez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Advice: Valdez will dodge a matchup with southpaw Garrett Crochet, giving way to Jamie Westbrook at second base Friday. Since Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) got hurt on June 1, Valdez is 7-for-20 with three homers, eight RBI and one strikeout. Rotowire.com Today, 1:41 pm
     
  • Marlins recall SS Edwards from Triple-A
    Marlins recalled SS Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Advice: The Marlins need infield depth with Tim Anderson on the bereavement list and Otto Lopez on the paternity list. Edwards was hitting .365 with no home runs in 13 games with Triple-A. He’s batting first for the Marlins in Friday night’s game against the Guardians. Rotoworld Today, 12:50 pm
     
  • Marlins place Lopez on paternity list
    Marlins placed SS Otto Lopez on paternity list.

    Advice: Lopez will be away from the team for three days as he takes care of things much more important than baseball. Lopez is hitting .295 with three home runs in 95 at-bats with Miami this season. Rotoworld Today, 12:44 pm
    Otto LopezMIA - 2B,SS
    Top 3, 0-2 vs CLE
    New Player Note
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  • Pirates optioned Liover Peguero to Triple-A
    Pirates optioned INF Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: Peguero was recalled earlier this week with Michael A. Taylor going on the paternity list. Now that Taylor is back, Peguero is on his way back to Triple-A. The 23-year-old infielder could be a bench option again at some point for the Pirates. Rotoworld Today, 12:35 pm
    Liover PegueroPIT - 2B,SS
    Top 5, 2-0 vs MIN
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • On bench Friday
    Newman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

    Advice: The 30-year-old will yield to Blaze Alexander on Friday despite Newman a six-game hit streak. On the year, Newman is slashing .260/.294/.377 with a 14.8 percent strikeout rate in 155 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 12:31 pm
    Kevin NewmanAZ - 1B,2B,3B,SS
    6:40 pm @SD
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  • Idle again
    Loftin is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Loftin will be out of the starting lineup for a second straight day, giving way to Adam Frazier at second base. Loftin had started in six of the Royals' previous seven games, but they'll opt for the lefty-hitting Frazier on Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 12:23 pm