Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays have shut down Pete Fairbanks for the season.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks and Jeffrey Springs were both shut down for the year. Fairbanks recorded 23 saves this season for Tampa Bay.

The Rays placed Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks suffered the injury during his relief appearance on Sunday. It will likely be a committee for saves in the Rays bullpen in his absence.

Pete Fairbanks is expected to be placed on the 15-day IL on Monday with a lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks reportedly suffered the injury in Sunday's appearance. It should be a committee in the Rays bullpen in his absence.

Pete Fairbanks delivered a sharp performance, notching three strikeouts and securing a save as the Rays triumphed over the Orioles 2-1.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks allowed just one hit and zero runs in his inning of work, effectively closing the door on Baltimore. This outing continues a solid season for Fairbanks, who now boasts a 2.74 ERA and 23 saves. His ability to maintain a low WHIP (1.08) and a decent strikeout rate (8.7 K/9) keeps him relevant in fantasy circles, especially in formats that value saves. While his strikeout numbers aren't elite, his consistency in save situations makes him a reliable option for fantasy managers needing to bolster their bullpen.

Pete Fairbanks secured a clean save in the Rays' 6-4 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

He tossed a perfect inning, allowing no hits, walks, or runs, and recorded his 22nd save of the season. This outing was a textbook example of efficiency, needing only eight pitches to close the door. Despite a lack of strikeouts in this appearance, Fairbanks's season-long metrics, including a solid 2.88 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP, continue to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward saves. His consistent performance, underscored by a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP, suggests he should remain a staple in fantasy lineups for those chasing late-game points.