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TAMPA, Fla. — It's been about five weeks now since Tampa Bay pitcher Hunter Bigge got hit in the face with a foul ball in the Rays' dugout. It was a scary image, one that required a trip to the hospital to repair broken bones in his face.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 17

Rays Make Roster Moves Ahead of Return From All-Star Break

The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday announced the selection of right-hander Joey Gerber to the 40-man roster while optioning him to Triple-A Durham. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team moved right-hander Hunter Bigge to the 60-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Rays Notes: Kim, Bigge, McClanahan

The Rays signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract back in February but he has yet to play a game for the club after undergoing shoulder surgery late last year.

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Rays' Hunter Bigge 'in good spirits,' still in hospital after foul ball to face

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Hunter Bigge remains hospitalized after taking a foul ball to the face while seated in the dugout during Thursday's game, but team officials received some encouraging news Friday as early medical evaluations offered positive signs.

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Orioles Star Adley Rutschman Praying for Rays' Hunter Bigge After Scary Foul-Ball Incident

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was incredibly shaken by the foul ball off his bat that struck Tampa Bay Rays reliever Hunter Bigge in the face Thursday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 20

Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105 mph foul ball

A scary scene occurred during Thursday's game between the Orioles and the Rays when reliever Hunter Bigge was struck in the face by a foul ball and had to be carted off the field.

Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with foul ball, stretchered off

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 20

Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with foul ball, stretchered off

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was stretchered away after being hit in the side of the face by a foul ball as he sat in the dugout on Thursday. Rays manager Kevin Cash said postgame to the team's TV reporter, "He's coherent.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 20

Feels like old times (in a bad way): Orioles 4, Rays 1

When the Rays were struggling earlier in the season, we saw many games like this one. A scuffling starter, a bullpen implosion, and hitters who could scatter a handful of singles but not do much else.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 20

Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash and Drew Rasmussen React To Scary Hunter Bigge Injury

TAMPA, Fla.— On Thursday night, baseball took a backseat for the Tampa Bay Rays after reliever Hunter Bigge had to be taken away on a stretcher. A line drive foul ball from Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit Bigge in the face in the top of the seventh inning, causing him to stay down for nearly nine minutes as paramedics tended to him.

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Rays place RHP Hunter Bigge (lat strain) on 15-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Hunter Bigge on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a right lat strain. The move is retroactive to Friday.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 4

Tyler The Conqueror Leades Rays To Another Series Win: Rays 1, Astros 0

Tyler Alexander allowed only three hits as he dominated Astros’ hitters. The Rays usually take a next-man-up approach, and today, it was time for a new opener.

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Astros vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – August 4

The Houston Astros (57-53) have a home game against the Tampa Bay Rays (56-54) on Sunday. The contest is set to begin at 2:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Spencer Arrighetti (4-9) for the Astros and Hunter Bigge for the Rays.

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