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Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks returns after missing 3 games for child's birth

Pete Fairbanks is back with the Miami Marlins after the reliever was away from the team for a few days for the birth of his child

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Back from paternity leave The Marlins activated Fairbanks from the paternity leave list Thursday.

Impact Fairbanks missed the first three games of the series against the Reds as he welcomed a new addition to the family, but he'll be available for the series finale Thursday. The veteran closer has permitted three runs with a 6:1 K:BB over his first four innings this season, collecting a pair of saves along the way.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on paternity leave The Marlins placed Fairbanks on the paternity leave list Monday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports.

Impact The transaction was anticipated, as Fairbanks was used as an opener Sunday versus the Yankees so that he could leave the team sooner in order to be with his growing family. Fairbanks will likely rejoin the active roster for Thursday's game against the Reds. Anthony Bender picked up a save Sunday and could get more chances this week while Fairbanks is away. Calvin Faucher and Andrew Nardi are also candidates for saves.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pauley's go-ahead, 2-run double in 4-run 8th lifts Marlins over Yankees 7-6

Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 to stop New York’s four-game winning streak

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

The special reason the Marlins are starting Pete Fairbanks vs. Yankees instead of usual closer role | Sporting News This is such a cool move by the Marlins.

APRIL 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Oh baby! Marlins' Pete Fairbanks starts rather than closes so he can get home for child's birth

Pete Fairbanks was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Sunday Fairbanks will start Sunday's game against the Yankees before being placed on the paternity list Monday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Impact Sunday's contest is starting in a rain delay, and Fairbanks will be used as an opener to allow him to leave the team a bit earlier and join his growing family. The right-hander should be back with the Marlins by Thursday's game versus the Reds. Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender and Andrew Nardi are the top candidates for save chances while Fairbanks is unavailable as closer.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced that Fairbanks won't be available Sunday against the Rockies after pitching the past two days, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com...

Impact The club's new closer, who signed a one-year, $13 million contract in late December, fired two scoreless frames and picked up two saves in Miami's first two games of the season. Fairbanks won't be available Sunday after pitching back-to-back days, which is hardly a surprise this early in the campaign. Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender and Andrew Nardi should be in the mix to fill in as the Marlins' closer should a save situation arise Sunday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second save Fairbanks earned the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and needed just nine pitches to do so. He could be unavailable after notching saves on back-to-back nights, but the 32-year-old appears to have a firm grip on the closer's role following a strong start with his new club.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Caissie's tiebreaking single in 8th lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over Rockies

Owen Caissie had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Bags first save with Miami Fairbanks gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact The Marlins' new closer allowed a one-out single to T.J. Rumfield, but he induced weak contact from Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle to end the night. Fairbanks racked up 75 saves over the last three seasons for the Rays before inking a one-year, $13 million deal with the Marlins in December, and his ability to stay healthy might be the only thing standing between him and his first career 30-save campaign.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sanoja's 3 hits and Alcantara's solid start help Marlins beat Rockies 2-1

Javier Sanoja had three hits, Sandy Alcantara allowed one run over seven innings and the Miami Marlins opened the season with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Having sharp spring Fairbanks struck out one in a perfect inning Saturday during a split-squad game against the Cardinals.

Impact The right-hander has yet to allow a run over four innings this spring with a 6:1 K:BB. Signed to a one-year, $13 million contract in December, Fairbanks is set to be the Marlins' unquestioned closer this season after averaging 25 saves over the last three years for the Rays with a 2.98 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 10.2 K/9 in 151 innings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rays predicted to sign $4.3 million 2.30 ERA veteran reliever to replace Pete Fairbanks | Sporting News This would be a solid replacement by Tampa Bay.

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays relievers ready to mix, match in high-leverage spots FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Rays have earned their reputation for deploying pitchers as creatively and thoughtfully as any team in the Majors, b...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Left-hander John King agrees to 1-year deal with Marlins, AP source says

The Miami Marlins are signing left-handed reliever John King to a one-year deal to bolster their bullpen

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Peter Bendix answers tough question from Miami fan about Marlins' low spending this offseason Peter Bendix delivered his clearest response yet on why the Miami Marlins have not spent heavily on acquiring new players, with his explanat...

FEBRUARY 8 • BOLAVIP.COM

Pete Fairbanks Praises Fenway Park, Throws Funny Shade At Red Sox Bullpen In Same Interview - NESN.com Former Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks is no longer in the American League East, which makes him both happy and sad, especially when it...

JANUARY 2 • NESN.COM

Former Rays lockdown closer finds home with familiar faces in Miami The Rays were forced to let long-time closer Pete Fairbanks walk at the beginning of this offseason. After seven seasons in Tampa Bay and a...

JANUARY 1 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Marlins finalize $13 million, 1-year deal with reliever Pete Fairbanks

The Miami Marlins have finalized a $13 milllion, one-year deal with right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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,...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • MLB.COM

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