Astros Legend Craig Biggio Reacts to Son Signing with Houston

Cavan Biggio, son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, signs minor-league deal with the Astros.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Craig Biggio, a Hall of Fame player who spent his entire career with the Houston Astros, is excited that his son Cavan Biggio has signed a minor-league deal with the team. Cavan previously played for several other MLB teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Kansas City Royals. He will now have the chance to extend the Biggio family's storied legacy in Houston.

Why it matters

The Biggio family has deep roots in Houston, with Craig Biggio being considered one of the greatest players in Astros history. Cavan Biggio's signing continues that legacy and allows him to potentially make the major-league roster and play for the team his father starred for.

The details

Cavan Biggio's minor-league deal with the Astros includes an invitation to major-league camp, giving him a chance to compete for a roster spot if he impresses in spring training. Cavan previously had success in his rookie year with the Blue Jays in 2019, earning Rookie of the Year consideration, but has struggled to replicate that level of play in recent seasons.

  • Cavan Biggio signed with the Astros on February 16, 2026.

The players

Craig Biggio

A Hall of Fame player who spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the Houston Astros, and is considered one of the greatest players in Astros history.

Cavan Biggio

The son of Craig Biggio, who previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Kansas City Royals, and has now signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited for him, excited for the team and really looking forward to him wearing an Astros uniform and playing. We'll see how it goes. I'm excited for him.”

— Craig Biggio, Hall of Famer (Brian McTaggart)

“The colors are a little different, but the meaning is still the same. It's definitely a little bit more special wearing it as a player than, say, a bat boy.”

— Cavan Biggio (Brian McTaggart)

What’s next

Cavan Biggio will compete for a roster spot with the Astros during spring training.

The takeaway

The Biggio family's legacy in Houston continues, as Cavan Biggio, son of Astros legend Craig Biggio, signs a minor-league deal with the team. This allows Cavan to potentially make the major-league roster and play for the same organization his father starred for, further cementing the Biggio name in Astros history.