Pete Fairbanks - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Coveted MLB free agent Pete Fairbanks signing $13 million deal with Marlins The Miami Marlins and free-agent reliever Pete Fairbanks agreed on a one-year, $13 million contract.

20 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Rays lose free agent closer to $13 million contract with NL East team Pete Fairbanks, arguably the best closer available on baseball's free agent market, has a new home — not far from his last. Fairbanks agreed...

22 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Pete Fairbanks, Marlins Reportedly Agree To $13 Million Contract According to multiple reports, the Miami Marlins signed reliever Pete Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million contract.

22 HOURS AGO • NESN.COM

Marlins reel in closer Pete Fairbanks on 1-year deal (sources) The Marlins found their high-leverage reliever, reaching an agreement with right-hander Pete Fairbanks on a one-year, $13 million contract,...

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Lands in Miami on one-year deal Fairbanks and the Marlins agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $13 million contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tampa Bay declined Fairbanks' $11 million club option for 2026 earlier this offseason, but the reliever ended up securing an extra $2 million after hitting the open market. The deal also includes a $1 million signing bonus and another $1 million in appearance-based incentives, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Marlins took a committee approach to the closer position in 2025, but Fairbanks' contract should give him some security as the Marlins' preferred ninth-inning man heading into spring training. Though staying healthy has often been an issue for Fairbanks throughout his career, he continued to pitch effectively in his age-31 season in 2025, logging a 2.83 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 59:18 K:BB while converting 27 of 32 save chances across 60.1 innings with the Rays.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NY Yankees candidate Pete Fairbanks set to have one of two wishes fulfilled amid strong MLB interest According to a report around MLB, the New York Yankees must move fast as a strong candidate to become a Bronx Bomber is trending towards get...

5 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Why teams are hesitant on Pete Fairbanks despite his 2025 results | Sporting News Fairbanks closed games in 2025, but front offices saw red flags.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Blue Jays reliever makes a case for Toronto to pursue Pete Fairbanks Entering the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays had an enticing free agent market that consisted of many elite relievers that they could pursu...

DECEMBER 17 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

3 MLB Free Agent Fits for Los Angeles Dodgers After Signing Edwin Díaz

After signing their new closer in Edwin Díaz, here are three MLB free-agent fits for the reigning World Series champion Dodgers.

DECEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

3 MLB Free Agent Fits for Los Angeles Dodgers After Signing Edwin Díaz

Dodgers need bullpen help, but Pete Fairbanks doesn't appear to be candidate The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly do not have interest in Tampa Bay Rays free agent Pete Fairbanks despite a need for bullpen help.

DECEMBER 5 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Blue Jays Predicted To Sign Valuable Reliever The Toronto Blue Jays were predicted this week to continue their splash of an offseason by signing reliever Pete Fairbanks.

DECEMBER 4 • NESN.COM

Report: Blue Jays, Marlins among teams interested in Pete Fairbanks Holiday bargain shoppers alert: right-hander Pete Fairbanks may not be available for much longer. Fairbanks, whose $11 million player option...

DECEMBER 1 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Dodgers Rumors: LA linked to former trade target after surprising Rays decision Former Dodgers trade target Pete Fairbanks is available as a free agent after the Rays declined his option.

NOVEMBER 19 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Pete Fairbanks Rumors: Dodgers, Blue Jays Expected To Be Among Interested Teams Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays reportedly will be among the teams interested in Tampa Bay Rays free agent Pete Fairbanks.

NOVEMBER 13 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Unexpected Rays castoff is a fit too good to be true for Mariners bullpen If the Seattle Mariners are truly committed to strengthening both the talent and depth of their bullpen, then they really need to consider P...

NOVEMBER 11 • SODOMOJO.COM

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks becomes free agent when option declined. Rays keep Brandon Lowe

The Tampa Bay Rays declined an $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, allowing their closer to become a free agent, while exercising an $11.5 million option on Brandon Lowe

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Club option declined The Rays declined Fairbanks' $11 million club option for 2026 on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fairbanks will receive a $1 million buyout from the Rays instead and look to the free-agent market for his next opportunity. The 31-year-old right-hander delivered one of the best seasons of his career in 2025, finishing the regular season with a 2.83 ERA and 1.04 WHIP through 60.1 innings while collecting a career-high 27 saves. His reliability in high-leverage situations should attract plenty of interest in free agency.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

O's top prospect Basallo exits after hit by pitch in right hand/wrist BALTIMORE -- Samuel Basallo exited during the bottom of the ninth inning of the Orioles’ 6-2 loss to the Rays at Camden Yards on Wednesday n...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Grabs 27th save Fairbanks earned the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Called upon to protect a one-run lead, the right-hander locked down his 27th save of the season with ease, continuing his bounce-back form after a rocky stretch in which he allowed six earned runs over seven appearances. Since then, Fairbanks has gone four straight outings without allowing a hit, converting three saves in that span. The 31-year-old now sports a 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 58:18 K:BB across 57.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1

Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay’s 2-1 victory over the Toro...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Pete Fairbanks named Rays' Roberto Clemente Award nominee Notes | Fairbanks and his wife, Lydia, give back to the Tampa Bay community through various charitable efforts.

SEPTEMBER 16 • TAMPABAY.COM

Registers 26th save Fairbanks earned a save against the Cubs on Saturday, issuing two walks and striking out two batters over a scoreless and hitless ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks inherited a one-run lead when he entered in the ninth inning and immediately got into trouble when he walked the first two batters he faced. The right-hander unleashed a wild pitch on the second free pass, putting the tying run on third base with nobody out. However, Fairbanks was able to recover by inducing a fielder's choice groundout followed by two punchouts. Though he's successfully converted each of his past four save chances, Fairbanks has been a bit unsteady of late, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six batters across his past six appearances spanning six innings.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 26th save Fairbanks earned a save against the Cubs on Saturday, issuing two walks and striking out two batters over a scoreless and hitless ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Fortes homers in the 9th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays top the Chicago Cubs 5-4

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Snares 25th save Fairbanks picked up the save Tuesday against the White Sox, recording no strikeouts during a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks snapped a streak of five consecutive outings allowing at least one hit. During that stretch, he surrendered four runs on nine hits, including three home runs, with eight strikeouts across five innings. Wednesday's save was Fairbanks' 25th of the campaign, tying his most saves in a season during his seven-year career. He has a 3.15 ERA in 54.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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3 MLB Free Agent Fits for Los Angeles Dodgers After Signing Edwin Díaz

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks becomes free agent when option declined. Rays keep Brandon Lowe

Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1

Nick Fortes homers in the 9th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays top the Chicago Cubs 5-4