Heading into the season not all of the positions are settled for the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a>. With\u00a0 Spring Training around the corner, the Blue Jays have a plethora of options for their starting second baseman. While it seemed like a guarantee for Cavan Biggio to get the nod, off-season rumors surrounding the Blue Jays suggest this contest is wide open.<\/p>\n Cavan Biggio<\/a><\/strong> is the clear favorite to earn the spot as the everyday second baseman with the Blue Jays. In his first year, he hit .234\/.364\/.429 with 16 Home Runs and 48 RBIs. Normally Biggio would be penciled in as the starter at second base. However, rumors suggest<\/a> that Biggio will transition into the outfield at some point this upcoming season.<\/p>\n Biggio has experience in the outfield most recently in the Arizona Fall League in 2018. The Blue Jays are known for transitioning infielders to the outfield. For example, the Blue Jays transitioned Lourdes Gurriel Jr.<\/a><\/strong> from second base to left field last year. If Biggio were to due the same thing in 2020, this leaves the second base position wide open.<\/p>\n Santiago Espinal<\/a><\/strong> is a name that may not be familiar to many Blue Jays fans. He is 25-years-old and came from the Boston Red Sox<\/a> in exchange<\/a> for Steve Pearce<\/a><\/strong>. Throughout the minors, Espinal has played center field, shortstop, third base and second base. After a great season in 2019, Espinal will likely make the 26-man roster in Toronto.<\/p>\n In 122 games for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Buffalo Bisons, he hit .287\/.347\/.393 with seven home runs and 71 RBIs. Espinal’s versatility increases his value to the Blue Jays organization. The depth chart<\/a> lists him as their second-string shortstop, but he has also proven himself at second base. If Biggio does go to the outfield, Espinal is a dark horse candidate for taking over second base.<\/p>\n Brandon Drury<\/a><\/strong> will make the 26-man roster out of Spring Training. In 120 games last season, Drury hit .218\/.262\/.380 with 15 Home Runs and 41 RBIs. Although Drury is an infielder, second base is not his best position. While he will likely start some games at second base, he won’t be the team’s starting second baseman. If Biggio does transition into the outfield it could happen, but it’s unlikely. Regardless, Drury needs to step up this season to stay in the line-up.<\/p>\n The Toronto Blue Jays signed infielder Joe Panik<\/a><\/strong> to a 1-year minor league deal on January 18th.<\/p>\n Joe Panik has a minor league deal with the #BlueJays<\/a>, source confirms @longleysunsport<\/a> report. @MLB<\/a> @MLBNetwork<\/a><\/p>\n — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 18, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe Options<\/h3>\n
Cavan Biggio<\/h4>\n
Santiago Espinal<\/h4>\n
Brandon Drury<\/h4>\n
Joe Panik<\/h4>\n
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