Bigge earned the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Toronto, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Bigge put the finishing touches on the Rays' shutout victory, retiring the side in order to lock down his first save in the majors. The 26-year-old Bigge has allowed just two earned runs in 11.2 innings with Tampa Bay this season. Overall, he's posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB across 15 innings between the Rays and Cubs this year.
The Rays recalled Bigge from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Bigge will come up from the minors alongside Cole Sulser in order to replace Colin Poche (shoulder) and Erasmo Ramirez in the bullpen. The 26-year-old Bigge has given up just one run in 7.1 MLB innings this season and owns a 2.25 ERA in Triple-A, though he figures to work in middle relief while with the Rays.
The Rays optioned Bigge to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The 26-year-old righty will be squeezed out of the big-league bullpen as Richard Lovelady (forearm) returns from the injured list. Bigge has given up just one earned run in 7.1 MLB innings this season, and he has not been scored upon in four frames since joining the Rays.
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Rays' Hunter Bigge: Opening Sunday's game
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Bigge will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game in Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
After being acquired from the Cubs last Sunday as part of the three-player deal that sent Isaac Paredes to Chicago, Bigge was added to the Rays' 26-man active roster two days later. He's already turned in a pair of scoreless frames for Tampa Bay and has now given up just one earned run while striking out seven over his first 5.1 big-league innings, and he was dominant at the Triple-A level before that, accruing an 0.68 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 13.1 innings for the Cubs' affiliate in Iowa. Sunday will mark Bigge's first career start, but he's unlikely to cover more than inning or two before turning to game over to lefty Tyler Alexander, who is expected to operate as a bulk reliever.
The Rays acquired Bigge, Ty Johnson and Christopher Morel from the Cubs in exchange for Isaac Paredes on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Bigge made his MLB debut earlier in July and allowed one earned run with a 5:2 K:BB in four appearances for Chicago before being returned to the minors. The right-hander has been dominant at the Triple-A level this season with a 0.68 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB over 13.1 innings, so he could receive a look with the Rays relatively soon.
The Cubs optioned Bigge to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.
Bigge has made a good initial impression with the Cubs in allowing one run with a 5:2 K:BB over 3.1 frames during two short stints in the majors. He will be back in the big-league bullpen eventually but will head back to Iowa for the time being.
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Cubs' Hunter Bigge: Back in majors
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The Cubs recalled Bigge from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Bigge was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll now head back to Chicago in order to replace the injured Hayden Wesneski (forearm) in the Cubs' bullpen. Bigge owns a minuscule 0.77 ERA through 11.2 innings with Iowa, and he allowed one earned run in 2.1 frames over three appearances during his previous stint in the majors.
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Cubs' Hunter Bigge: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Cubs optioned Bigge to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Though right-hander Javier Assad was designated as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals after being activated from the injured list earlier in the day, he'll stick around with the Cubs and Bigge will be the odd man out as Chicago reduces its roster to 26 players ahead of Sunday's series finale in St. Louis. After being called up from Triple-A last Sunday, Bigge made three appearances out of the Cubs bullpen, giving up one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings.
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Cubs' Hunter Bigge: Officially joins big club
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The Cubs selected Bigge's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
The 26-year-old will join the Cubs for his first look in the big leagues as Colten Brewer (hand) heads to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Bigge has six saves with a 0.77 ERA and 19:6 K:BB across 11.2 innings for Iowa this season.
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Cubs' Hunter Bigge: Set for MLB debut
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The Cubs will promote Bigge from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Bigge has been dominant out of the bullpen for Iowa, posting a 0.77 ERA and 19 strikeouts across 11.2 innings while picking up a save in all six of his save opportunities. The 26-year-old has been in the Cubs farm system since being drafted in the 12th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft.
