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.

The Rays optioned Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Durham on Friday, per team updates, despite a solid Grapefruit League showing this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge’s 2 runs and 6:1 K:BB in 7 spring innings couldn’t secure an Opening Day spot, sending him to Durham Friday, though his power arm hints at a quick Rays return. The 26-year-old awaits. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his heat for a midseason role in Tampa Bay’s 2025 bullpen if he dominates at Triple-A.

Hunter Bigge isn’t slated for the Rays’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, despite a solid spring showing, hindered by remaining minor-league options.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge’s 2 runs and 6:1 K:BB in 7 spring innings couldn’t overcome his minor-league options, sidelining him from the Rays’ Opening Day bullpen. His high-leverage potential persists. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, expecting the 26-year-old’s hard-throwing arm to shine in Tampa Bay’s 2025 pen if called up midseason.

The Rays have recalled Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Bigge currently has a 2.75 ERA in Triple-A and should provide depth in middle relief for the Rays. Erasmo Ramirez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.