Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio explained Friday why he decided to kneel during the national anthem before the team's Opening Day game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet, Biggio said it came down to supporting teammate Anthony Alford:
Arden ZwellingCavan Biggio on his decision to take a knee during the national anthem prior to tonight's Blue Jays game https://t.co/onvSdlgcHI
Many players knelt during the anthem over the first two days of the MLB season, and most of those who didn't either placed their hand on the shoulder of a kneeling teammate or held a black ribbon in a show of unity.