Hunter Bigge

Hunter Bigge woke up with soreness in his right lat on Wednesday and will no longer begin his scheduled rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The Tampa Bay Rays haven’t specified how long Bigge will be sidelined, likely opting to wait until the soreness subsides before making a decision.

Hunter Bigge (lat) has recently resumed a throwing program. He was placed on the 15-day injured list approximately one week ago due to a right lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

The reliever will continue to ramp up his throwing activities and is likely to make one or two rehab appearances before being activated. Although Bigge is eligible for activation on May 18, he is expected to require additional time.

The Rays placed Hunter Bigge on the 15-day IL with a strained right lat.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge posted a 2.40 ERA across 15 appearances out of the bullpen for the Rays. Cole Sulser was recalled from Triple-A Durham to take his spot in the bullpen.

The Rays recalled Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge will open the season on the roster for Tampa Bay with Shane McClanahan placed on the 15-day IL. He'll be a long relief option out of the bullpen.

Hunter Bigge is now on the Rays’ Opening Day roster with Shane McClanahan headed to the 15-day IL due to triceps issues, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge’s 2.57 ERA and 19:3 K:BB in 14 innings last year, post-Cubs trade, reverse his Triple-A Durham option last week, filling McClanahan’s spot Monday. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his power arm for multi-inning value in Tampa Bay’s 2025 bullpen.