Rays' Hunter Bigge: Back in the majors

After a long journey, Bigge returns to the majors with the Rays

After spending the past few seasons in the minor leagues, Hunter Bigge is finally back in the majors.

The 27-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A Durham on Saturday and made his first start of the season against the Baltimore Orioles.

Bigge allowed four runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, but he did not factor in the decision as the Rays went on to win the game 9-7.

It was a long journey back to the majors for Bigge, who was once considered one of the top prospects in the Rays' organization.

He made his major league debut in 2015, but he struggled with injuries and inconsistency in the following years.

Bigge spent the 2020 season at the Rays' alternate training site, and he pitched well enough in 2021 to earn a spot in the bullpen.

However, he was optioned to Triple-A Durham in May, and he has been there ever since.

Bigge has pitched well in Triple-A this season, going 4-3 with a 3.74 ERA in 10 starts.

He has also struck out 56 batters in 53 1/3 innings.

The Rays recalled Bigge to the majors because they needed a starter to replace injured right-hander Shane McClanahan.

Bigge made the most of his opportunity, and he hopes to stick in the majors for the rest of the season.

Bigge's journey back to the majors is an inspiration to all of us.

It shows that no matter how many setbacks you face, you should never give up on your dreams.

If you work hard and never give up, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Bigge's return to the majors is a reminder that anything is possible if you never give up on your dreams.

He is an inspiration to all of us, and we wish him all the best in the rest of the season.