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He’ll likely finish 2026 out as an up-and-down reliever for West Sacramento. Bigge had a 6.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP for the Rays in 19 1/3 innings in the majors; he hadn’t pitched in the bigs since May. Bigge’s main problem is control as he has walked 14 in his big league stint and 20 in 29 1/3 innings with Triple-A Durham.

Bigge winds up losing his spot on Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster with the club needing to free up a spot for veteran infielder Nick Madrigal. The 28-year-old righty posted an inflated 6.98 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 14/14 K/BB ratio across 19 1/3 innings in the majors earlier this season.

Bigge earned a ticket back to the minors following an eighth-inning meltdown against the Angels on Friday night where he allowed all three batters he faced to reach safely and failed to record an out. The 27-year-old holds an abysmal 6.98 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 14/14 K/BB ratio across 19 1/3 innings this season.

Bigge is the final piece remaining in Tampa Bay from the Isaac Paredes trade from a few years ago. He will get a shot to hold down a job in the bullpen with Garrett Cleavinger (hamstring) headed to the IL.

Bigge loses his spot on Tampa Bay’s roster with the club needing to bring back a couple players from the minors in advance of Thursday’s season opener against the Cardinals.