Marlins Lose Pete Fairbanks to Devastating Surgery 

The veteran right-hander finished with a 4-5 record, 6.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 41.1 innings. He also struck out 57 batters while issuing 21 walks.

Bender’s season also ends after a strong run in Miami’s bullpen. He appeared in 35 games and posted a 2.62 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP over 34.1 innings.

Bender allowed 21 hits and 12 walks while striking out 41 batters. Opponents hit just .169 against him during the season.

The simultaneous losses leave Miami without two of its more experienced relief options for the final games of the season.

The Marlins will now have to redistribute those innings while preparing for the offseason. Calvin Faucher and Declan Cronin are among the pitchers who could take on additional responsibility with Fairbanks and Bender unavailable.

Fairbanks’ thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis will also make his recovery a storyline heading into the offseason. The Marlins will have to monitor his progress closely after surgery as they prepare for 2027.

The Marlins entered the final stretch of the season at 76-78 and had already been eliminated from postseason contention. While Miami was out of the playoff race, the team still had regular-season games remaining as it dealt with the loss of two important bullpen arms.

For now, the focus is on getting Fairbanks and Bender through their respective procedures and beginning their recoveries. Their absence gives Miami another reason to look toward its pitching depth as the 2026 season winds down.