Cavan Biggio Signs Minor‑League Deal with Houston, Earns Spring Training Invite
Free agent infielder/outfielder Cavan Biggio signed a minor‑league contract with the Houston organization on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 (ET), that includes an invitation to big‑league spring training. The move gives Biggio a fresh opportunity to compete for a utility role with the big‑league club after a difficult showing at the plate last season.
What the deal means for Biggio
The contract is a low‑risk gambit for both sides: Biggio gets a clear path back to major‑league competition with a camp invite, while Houston adds a versatile depth option without committing a 40‑man roster spot. Biggio, 30, will report to Cactus League workouts with the chance to make an impression against big‑league pitching in a meaningful spring training environment.
Because he is not on the 40‑man roster, Biggio will have to earn a spot the hard way. A strong spring showing in Arizona combined with roster movement or injuries could open a path to the Opening Day roster. Otherwise, his contract almost certainly begins with minor‑league assignment and the potential for a call‑up during the regular season.
Roster outlook and his path to Opening Day
Houston will give Biggio an opportunity to vie for a bench/utility role that values defensive versatility and switch‑hitting depth. He can play multiple infield spots and the outfield corners, which has appeal for a club that often emphasizes matchup flexibility. To secure one of the limited bench positions, Biggio will need consistent contact, on‑base production and reliable defense during the Cactus League schedule in March.
Expect him to be evaluated not only on traditional batting metrics but also on how his strikeout rate, walk rate and batted‑ball profile look in spring contests. Organizational depth and the health of incumbent position players will play a major role; without a 40‑man slot, Biggio’s margin for error is smaller than it would be for a rostered player.
Career snapshot and family ties
Biggio entered professional baseball in 2016 and this marks his seventh organization affiliation since then. Over parts of seven major‑league seasons, he has produced a cumulative 100 wRC+, roughly league average, demonstrating the ability to contribute offensively in the right circumstances. However, last season’s numbers were a significant step back: in 83 major‑league plate appearances with Kansas City, he slashed. 174/. 296/. 246.
His family connection to Houston is notable. His father, a Hall of Famer who spent 20 big‑league seasons with the same club, forged deep ties to the city and the organization’s history. That familiarity adds a storyline element to the signing, though Biggio’s roster fate will hinge on his on‑field performance rather than lineage.
For Biggio, the coming weeks are pivotal. Spring training offers a compressed audition where timing, health and a few standout moments can tip the scales in his favor. For the organization, the minor‑league deal is an economical way to add experienced, switch‑hitting depth as they sort their roster ahead of Opening Day. Filmogaz will monitor Biggio’s progress through spring camp and into the regular season, tracking whether he can translate this opportunity into a sustained big‑league role.
