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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
P.J. Higgins, 33-year-old catcher, was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on May 13, 2026. Higgins appeared in six games with the Reds, going 2-for-10 with a pair of singles, a walk and a sacrifice fly. He has struggled significantly in his limited MLB experience across three seasons (89 games, 266 PA) with a .209/.289/.342 slash line and 26.3% strikeout rate. However, he has shown solid performance at Triple-A with a .274/.349/.414 slash line over seven seasons and is credited as a plus framer with above-average blocking skills. The Reds designated him to make room for pitcher Chris Paddack on the 40-man roster.
Strengths
- + Solid Triple-A performer (.274/.349/.414 over seven seasons)
- + Plus framing skills at Triple-A level
- + Above-average blocking skills
- + Strong stolen base defense (29% CS rate in minors)
- + 9.4% walk rate in MLB shows some plate discipline
Weaknesses
- - Poor MLB performance (.209/.289/.342 career slash line)
- - High strikeout rate (26.3% in MLB)
- - Limited MLB success across three seasons (89 games)
- - Recently went 2-for-10 in six games with Reds
- - Designated for assignment, losing roster spot
- - Age 33 with limited upside
- - Significant gap between Triple-A and MLB performance
About
Matt Higgins is a outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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