Pete Fairbanks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / October 5

Position the Marlins Must Address for This Offseason to Be a Success

One of the key areas that the Miami Marlins must seek is the closer role. Pete Fairbanks is a free agent. He came to the team on a one-year deal. The results didn't meet the team's expectations.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 30

One Marlins Free Agent They Can’t Afford to Lose and One They Can

The Miami Marlins front office will face tough decisions, as most management does when it's time for the offseason. Some key free agents can't be touched, and others you can live with moving on from. We can say anything, whether it's good or bad, but Alcantara, 31, is the motor of the team.

Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / September 19

Marlins' Pete Fairbanks to undergo thoracic outlet surgery

Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks will undergo surgery following a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. The surgery date is not yet known, the team said Friday.

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Miami Marlins News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Marlins Lose Pete Fairbanks to Devastating Surgery

The Miami Marlins will be without two key pieces of their bullpen for the rest of the season. Right-handers Pete Fairbanks and Anthony Bender are both set to undergo season-ending surgeries, according to MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 19

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Webb, Fairbanks

Aside from going for the AL East, one of the big goals for the Yankees down the stretch was to keep the club healthy. Unfortunately, Aaron Judge, who didn’t partake in a rehab assignment before his return earlier this month, is now very much on the bubble for the playoffs.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Marlins' Pete Fairbanks to undergo thoracic outlet surgery

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks will undergo surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, the team informed reporters (via Christina De Nicola of MLB.com).

Pete Fairbanks News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Pete Fairbanks Visibly Emotional as Nerve Issue Forces Him Out of Marlins Game

Pete Fairbanks threw a pitch that appeared well outside the strike zone. The frustration on his face made the Miami Marlins quickly realize something was wrong.

Miami Marlins News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Marlins Closer Set to Return Wednesday

With their postseason hopes facing an uphill battle, the Miami Marlins are set to get their closer back. Pete Fairbanks, who landed on the 15-day injured list on Aug.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 26

With Another Injury, Is Marlins Reliever Pete Fairbanks' Future Fried with the Fish?

2026 hasn't exactly been a banner year for Pete Fairbanks. The Miami Marlins relief pitcher hasn't fared very well in the role of closer. That's especially true for a team that should be closer to a Wild Card spot, and several of his bad appearances are a reason that they aren't.

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / August 25

Marlins' playoff hopes take hit with loss of Pete Fairbanks

The Miami Marlins' flickering playoff hopes took a major hit on Tuesday.

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Carson Whisenhunt undergoing MRI due to elbow discomfort

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White Sox place OF Andrew Benintendi on bereavement list

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Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List

The Marlins announced that right-hander Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation. Left-hander Dax Fulton has been recalled in the corresponding move.

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Miami Marlins News / Viral Sports News / July 26

Marlins ‘Guaranteed’ to Move One Player Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Miami Marlins have lost 11 straight games after a torrid stretch from June through the early stages of July, and now, their MLB trade deadline plans may have changed.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 19

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 4

Pete Fairbanks Sees Rays-Style Success Taking Shape With the Marlins

The Miami Marlins aren't like other teams in Major League Baseball when it comes to money being spent. Going into 2026, the Marlins have the lowest payroll of all 30 MLB teams, slated at $73 million, according to FanGraphs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Marlins plug understated hole with Pete Fairbanks addition

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks

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Marlins plug an understated hole with Fairbanks addition

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Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup in Jeff McNeil

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 18

MLB Insider Believes Rays' Pete Fairbanks Will Receive Multi-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the holiday season with still several needs to address. Recently, one of their free agents has remained the top option at his position. It has been a busy winter for the Rays so far, with the team making a number of moves to try to position themselves for success in 2025.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Tigers among teams interested in Pete Fairbanks

The relief market has been the most active element of free agency so far, with Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias and Phil Maton among the most prominent names off the board thus far.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 1

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 ($1 million

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 30

Market Value for Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks Starts to Take Shape

With a recent signing by the Baltimore Orioles, the market and the value of Tampa Bay Rays’ free agent closer Pete Fairbanks has become a bit clearer. While there haven’t been a plethora of major moves just yet in free agency, there have been some deals starting to trickle in day by day.