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It has been a busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, and there is still some work to be done. At the very beginning of the offseason, the Rays started to make some roster decisions that they knew would have an impact on their plan this winter.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 12

Marlins Have No One to Blame But Themselves Amidst Slow Offseason Start

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and the Miami Marlins were quiet. They are coming off a solid 2025 campaign and were hoping to build off that heading into the new year.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 12

Blue Jays Reportedly Still Interested in Rays' Free Agent Pitcher

With the winter meetings coming to an end, the Tampa Bay Rays will be continuing their offseason with the hopes of improving. The Rays were one of the many teams that made an addition during the winter meetings by signing a left-handed reliever.

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / December 11

White Sox dealt bad news on potential critical offseason addition

The Chicago White Sox were not expected to fling money around this offseason, so it should come as no surprise that they have been mostly silent while other teams around baseball have been making big moves over the last week.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 6

Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Could Be Option for Rays to Replace Pete Fairbanks

With the winter meetings set to start on Sunday in Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some improvements for their team. Despite finishing the campaign eight games under .500, the Rays showed some promising things in 2025.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 5

Pete Fairbanks Rumors: Dodgers ‘Not Engaged’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their first meaningful signing of free agency on Wednesday by reportedly coming to terms with Miguel Rojas on a one-year, $5.5 million contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Dodgers have shown interest in Robert Suarez

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

Pete Fairbanks Drawing Interest From National League West Squad in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided to decline the club option on closer Pete Fairbanks, worth $11 million, and opted to instead pay a $1 million buyout, making him a free agent.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Diamondbacks interested in Pete Fairbanks

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has admitted that upgrading the bullpen is a priority this offseason. One specific name on their list of targets is Pete Fairbanks, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that the Snakes have engaged in discussions with the right-hander.

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MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 3

Diamondbacks target former Rays closer to bolster bullpen

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are eyeing help for the back end of their bullpen, reportedly targeting a former Tampa Bay Rays closer. According to Arizona Central’s Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks are in conversations to bring veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks to the Valley after the Rays declined his 2026 club option.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3

Diamondbacks Talking With Former Rays Closer

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be getting nearer to landing a closer. According to recent reports from PHNX Diamondbacks' Derek Montilla and The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks have been engaged in discussions with former Tampa Bay Rays right-hander and current free agent closer Pete Fairbanks.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Reds Seen as Strong Fit in Trade This Offseason for Rays Slugger

As the winter meetings get set to start in a couple of days, the hot stove is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were always going to be a team to watch with the potential to contend in 2026, but also a couple of veterans who could be traded.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Rays Shockingly Named Potential Fit for Marlins Starter in a Trade

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team might look to shockingly add a pitcher in a trade this offseason. The Rays are a bit of a hard team to judge and predict what their winter is going to look like.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Giants Believed to be Potential Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to navigate the offseason with their eyes set on contending in 2026, while being mindful of their payroll. Throughout the years, the Rays have been one of the best franchises in baseball at being able to put a good product on the field with a limited payroll.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 2

Dodgers Reportedly Not in Pursuit Of Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been rumored to be in the market for one of the many highly-rated relievers on the open market. Pete Fairbanks surprisingly saw his club option with the Tampa Bay Rays declined, and as such, he became a very attractive free agent.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2

Two Suitors Seen as Favorites to Sign Former Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be heading to the winter meetings soon with an eye on trying to improve heading into 2026. However, one of their free agents might be landing somewhere else more quickly. As a team with a low payroll, the Rays always do a strong job of maximizing what they have on the roster.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 1

Pete Fairbanks Rumors: Dodgers Potentially Not Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a need in their outfield but also are expected to address a bullpen that was inconsistent and surprising weak point for the team.

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

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 28

Marlins reportedly interested in pitcher Pete Fairbanks

The Miami Marlins are interested in right-hander Pete Fairbanks, according to a report from Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout of Fish on First. Barral and Azout add that the Marlins continue to show interest in Devin Williams, who Barral previously linked to Miami last month.