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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Rebounds with 13th save Friday

  Rotowire Jun 14, 2025

  Fairbanks picked up the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets, giving up one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one. Fairbanks allowed the possible go-ahead run to get to the plate, but he was able to settle down for his 13th save of the year. It was ultimately an encouraging bounce-back showing by the hard-throwing right-hander, who yielded two runs in a blown save in his last outing. Although Fairbanks has issued 14 walks over 28.1 innings, he boasts a 2.22 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25 strikeouts this season as Tampa Bay's closer.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Can't convert save Monday

  Rotowire Jun 10, 2025

  Fairbanks blew a save opportunity against the Red Sox on Monday, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one batter in 1.1 innings. Rays manager Kevin Cash turned to Fairbanks in a key spot with two outs and a runner on base in the bottom of the eighth frame. The right-hander got Jarren Duran to strike out to preserve a one-run lead, and he looked to be in a great position to close things out after Tampa Bay added an insurance run in the top of the ninth. However, Fairbanks couldn't get the job done -- he allowed two runs in the bottom of the inning to allow the game to go into extra frames. The blown save was just the second in 14 attempts for Fairbanks this season, and it was his first since May 8. Prior to Monday, the veteran closer hadn't allowed an earned run in any of his previous nine appearances.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Collects 12th save

  Rotowire Jun 6, 2025

  Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Marlins. The right-hander didn't walk or strike out a batter, instead getting two flyballs before Taylor Walls made a leaping grab on a Javier Sanoja line drive for the final out. Fairbanks has been tagged for earned runs in only one of his last 18 appearances dating back to April 23, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB through 17.1 innings over that stretch while converting nine of 10 save chances.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Tallies save vs. Rangers

  Rotowire Jun 4, 2025

  Fairbanks tallied the save in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers, giving up one unearned run on one hit with no strikeouts in the ninth inning. Fairbanks still hasn't conceded an earned run since May 13, which has been a stretch of seven outings. The 31-year-old right-hander continues to be locked in as Tampa Bay's closer, logging a 1.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over his last 16.1 innings. Fairbanks has successfully converted eight of his nine save chances during that period.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Earns 10th save of 2025

  Rotowire May 24, 2025

  Fairbanks earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He issued two walks without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. Fairbanks was brought in to protect the Rays' two-run lead, and he was able to work around two walks to come away with his 10th save of the season (and second in as many days). He needed 21 pitches (11 strikes) to get through the frame, which could impact his availability for Sunday's series finale. Fairbanks has a 2.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB across 22 innings this season.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Notches ninth save

  Rotowire May 24, 2025

  Fairbanks walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. The right-hander picked up his first save since May 4, but the drought was due to a lack of opportunities rather than effectiveness -- Fairbanks has blown only one save chance all season, and that came on an unearned run. Through 9.2 innings in May, Fairbanks has produced a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Clean ninth inning

  Rotowire May 18, 2025

  Fairbanks threw a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner Saturday against the Marlins. Fairbanks entered the game in the ninth inning with a four-run lead for his first appearance since Tuesday. It was a good bounce-back effort for him, as he allowed two earned runs in a similar situation his last time out. Fairbanks has now held opponents scoreless in 16 of his 19 outings this season, though he hasn't picked up a save since May 4.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Earns third win

  Rotowire May 10, 2025

  Fairbanks (3-1) earned the win against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing one walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. Fairbanks was called upon in a tie game in the top of the ninth and earned the win after the Rays walked it off in the bottom half of the inning. The 31-year-old bounced back from his first blown save of the season Thursday, though he did need 26 pitches to finish the frame. On the season, he owns a 1.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 16.1 innings while converting eight of nine save chances.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Earns eighth save

  Rotowire May 4, 2025

  Fairbanks earned the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning. Fairbanks was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and struck out the top of the Yankees' order on 15 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted save chances on back-to-back days for the second time this season and has been scored upon only once in his past 10 outings. He's a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities while posting a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings this season.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Grabs another save

  Rotowire Apr 28, 2025

  Fairbanks earned the save Sunday in San Diego after pitching a perfect ninth inning. He did not walk nor strike anyone out. Fairbanks sent the Padres down in order to pick up his third save in the last four days. Sunday capped off a big week for Fairbanks who pitched 3.2 scoreless innings while picking up three saves and a win in four appearances. The 31-year-old owns a 2.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 11.1 innings.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Notches save No. 5

  Rotowire Apr 27, 2025

  Fairbanks earned the save Saturday in San Diego as he struck out one and gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning. The right-hander allowed a one-out double to Manny Machado but otherwise had no issues with the heart of the Padres lineup. Fairbanks has delivered three straight scoreless appearances and has converted all five of his save chances this year. He has a 2.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 10.1 innings as he's looking to produce his third straight year of 20-plus saves.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Collects fourth save Thursday

  Rotowire Apr 25, 2025

  Fairbanks earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks after allowing one walk in a scoreless 10th inning. He struck out one. It didn't appear initially that Fairbanks would be in action Thursday, but the Rays scored a run in the ninth inning to force extras and plated three more in the 10th to create a save opportunity for the closer. Even though the hard-throwing right-hander has a concerning 1.50 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 9.1 innings, he's converted each of his first four save chances and has a 2.89 ERA. Fairbanks' control issues could eventually come back to haunt him, but he has some decent stability as Tampa Bay's No. 1 option for saves coming off back-to-back 20-save campaigns.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Collects first save

  Rotowire Mar 30, 2025

  Fairbanks picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing two hits. He struck out two. Fairbanks worked around two hits to lock down his first save of 2025, securing the win with a punchout of Mickey Moniak to end the game. The right-handed flamethrower has notched 64 career saves with the Rays, which ranks fifth in franchise history. After an uneven 45.1 innings with a 3.57 ERA in 2024, Fairbanks looks secure in his role as the Tampa Bay closer, opening the season with a 4:2 K:BB in his first two innings.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Picks up win vs. Rockies

  Rotowire Mar 28, 2025

  Fairbanks (1-0) got the win over the Rockies on Friday, working a scoreless ninth inning with two walks and two strikeouts in the 3-2 win. The Rays' closer put two men on in the ninth inning with walks, but one of them was erased when pinch runner Mickey Moniak was caught stealing second base. Jordan Beck, however, was successful with a stolen base, but Fairbanks struck out Brenton Doyle to end the inning. The Rays walked it off in the bottom of the ninth, which made Fairbanks the winning pitcher of record.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Minimal usage in spring

  Rotowire Mar 11, 2025

  Fairbanks has thrown 1.2 innings across two appearances in the Grapefruit League. Fairbanks ended the 2024 season on the injured list with a lat injury, so the fact that he's had a healthy spring is positive. While he hasn't seen much game action, he's projected to serve as the Rays' primary closer once the regular season kicks off.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Won't return this season

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2024

  Fairbanks (lat) is progressing in his rehab program but won't have enough time to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. The right-hander landed on the shelf in mid-August due to a lat strain and was able to resume throwing at the end of the month, but he won't have enough time to build up to game readiness before the end of the campaign. Fairbanks will finish the season with 23 saves and a 3.57 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB across 45.1 innings. He should be fully healthy in plenty of time for spring training.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Set to resume throwing

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2024

  Fairbanks (lat) will play catch Saturday, MLB.com reports. Manager Kevin Cash relayed that Fairbanks is asymptomatic, which clears Fairbanks' path to resume throwing for the first time since landing on the injured list. He's not expected to return until late September.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Placed on IL with lat strain

  Rotowire Aug 19, 2024

  The Rays placed Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right lat strain. Fairbanks sustained the injury in Sunday's outing against Arizona, when he allowed three runs on three hits and one walk across 0.2 innings. The full results of his MRI on Monday haven't been announced, but a severe lat strain would likely end the 30-year-old's season. Fairbanks has gone 23-for-27 on save opportunities this year with a 3.57 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 45.1 innings. Colin Poche, Edwin Uceta and Manuel Rodriguez are nominally the favorites to see save opportunities with Fairbanks sidelined, but manager Kevin Cash's deployment of his high-leverage options has been notoriously hard to predict when the Rays haven't had a set closer. Joel Kuhnel was recalled from Triple-A Durham to add depth to Tampa Bay's bullpen.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Likely headed to IL

  Rotowire Aug 18, 2024

  Fairbanks is expected to be placed on the injured list due to a lat strain, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. Fairbanks was hit hard in his last outing Friday and blew a save chance, as he served up three hits and two earned runs. Additional reporting from Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com indicates that Fairbanks will undergo an MRI on his right side Monday, after which he will likely be placed on the injured list. The Rays will likely mix and match the closer role in Fairbanks' absence, though Colin Poche and Manuel Rodriguez have most recently worked in high-leverage roles in the bullpen.

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• Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Fans three in save

  Rotowire Aug 12, 2024

  Fairbanks picked up the save Sunday against Baltimore, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts across a scoreless ninth inning. Fairbanks pounded the strike zone, as 12 of his 14 pitches were strikes. The 30-year-old has racked up eight consecutive scoreless innings, with two hits and no walks allowed during that stretch. He's 23-for-25 in save opportunities this season and has a 2.74 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 42.2 innings.

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