Scouting Report: Matt Higgins
Chicago Cubs | OF
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Summary
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
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