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Astros Sign Franchise Icon's Son to Compete for Roster Spot
Cavan Biggio, son of Astros legend Craig Biggio, signs minor-league deal with Houston
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Houston Astros have signed Cavan Biggio, the son of franchise icon Craig Biggio, to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training. Cavan Biggio, a former Toronto Blue Jays player, is looking to make the Astros' roster and continue his family's legacy with the team.
Why it matters
The Biggio family has deep roots with the Astros organization, as Craig Biggio spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the team and is a Hall of Famer. Cavan Biggio signing with the Astros presents an opportunity for the family legacy to continue, but he faces an uphill battle to earn a spot on the major league roster.
The details
Cavan Biggio, a 30-year-old outfielder, has played in 561 major league games over the past few seasons, primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, since being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays in the middle of the 2024 season, he has played for five different organizations and has struggled to find consistent playing time, accumulating a negative-0.6 bWAR over that span. Biggio will have to compete for one of the Astros' three bench spots that don't go to the backup catcher.
- Cavan Biggio signed with the Astros on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- The Astros' first spring training game is on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Craig Biggio
A Hall of Fame second baseman who spent his entire 20-year MLB career with the Houston Astros, setting numerous franchise records.
Cavan Biggio
The 30-year-old son of Craig Biggio, who has played in the major leagues for the Toronto Blue Jays and several other organizations over the past few seasons.
Houston Astros
The MLB franchise that Craig Biggio played for his entire career and that has now signed his son Cavan to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training.
What’s next
Cavan Biggio will arrive at Astros spring training later than most other position players, but he'll still have almost a week to tune up before Houston's first spring training game on Saturday, February 22, 2026 against the Washington Nationals. The Astros will then have to decide if Biggio has earned one of the three bench spots on the major league roster.
The takeaway
Cavan Biggio's signing with the Astros presents an opportunity for the Biggio family legacy to continue in Houston, but he faces an uphill battle to make the major league roster. His ability to earn a spot will depend on his performance in spring training and his ability to stand out in a crowded Astros lineup.
