Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks allowed two hits while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 28-year-old allowed a pair of base runners before striking out Jose Ramirez to end the game. He has now recorded a save in back-to-back opportunities. The right-hander is 2-for-2 in save chances, posting a 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and six strikeouts over five innings. Fairbanks has recently been the Rays' primary closer and should see the bulk of the Rays' saves chances the rest of the season. Fantasy managers searching for saves should add Fairbanks in all league formats.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Monday, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Cash laid out the plan for Fairbanks over the coming week. Assuming Fairbanks has no setbacks, after Monday's session he will pitch in a Florida Complex League game on Thursday. Then he will join Triple-A Durham. Fairbanks is working his way back from a right lat muscle tear that he suffered during spring training. He was a heavily utilized arm out of the pen for the Rays last year, appearing in 47 games and racking up 14 holds and five saves while pitching to a 3.59 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) is scheduled for two bullpen sessions this week before he potentially progresses to facing hitters in live batting practice on June 27. If everything goes well, he could be in line for a return around the All-Star break after recovering from a torn right lat muscle suffered in a spring training outing on March 27. Reliever JT. Chargois (oblique) suffered a setback in his first official rehab outing on May 20 with Triple-A Durham, and a test showed a Grade 2 oblique strain, which typically takes at least six weeks to recover from. He's felt good playing catch and could move to bullpen sessions the week of June 27. Right-hander Yonny Chirinos (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and is scheduled for his first live batting practice session on June 28.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat), who was diagnosed with a 50% tear in his right lat, is scheduled for a follow-up appointment on May 11. Fairbanks was injured on the fifth pitch on March 27 and was shut down from throwing for six weeks. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection in Dallas. The 28-year-old is currently on the 60-day injured list and is expected to miss three months of action. Andrew Kittredge is the best bet for saves until Fairbanks returns, but Ryan Thompson has jumped into the picture with two saves of his own this week. Kittredge has three saves on the season and has a pristine 1.93 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in 9 1/3 innings pitched in the early going for the Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays will be without relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) for a minimum of six weeks of no throwing before being re-evaluated. He was diagnosed with a 50% tear of his lat muscle and will need at least six week to build back up when he's cleared to start throwing. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old right-hander and Tampa's bullpen, as Fairbanks won't be back with the team until at least July. Expect the Rays to place him on the 60-day injured list to begin the season. Fairbanks had a 3.59 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, five saves and 56 strikeouts in 42 2/3 relief innings for the Rays last year in a high-leverage role. With Fairbanks sidelined for likely half the season, Andrew Kittredge currently projects as the team's primary closer, but J.T. Chargois and J.P. Feyereisen could also see some ninth-inning work.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (back) suffered a lat muscle injury during Sunday's Spring Training outing. He underwent an MRI on Monday and following the results of the MRI, it was recommended that he be shut down for six weeks. While the team is planning on seeking additional opinions, it seems highly likely that Fairbanks will miss at least a few months of the regular season. The right-hander appeared in 47 games for the Rays last year. He tallied 14 holds and five saves while pitching to a 3.59 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks exited the Grapefruit League game early after throwing five pitches on Sunday against the New York Yankees with an undisclosed injury. Fairbanks left the mound and headed toward the dugout with an athletic trainer. The Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin is speculating that it's a shoulder injury for Fairbanks, but we won't know for sure until more information is released. With less than two weeks until Opening Day, the 28-year-old right-hander is in serious danger of missing the start of the season. Fairbanks had five saves and struck out 56 hitters in 42 2/3 innings of work last year, so an extended absence could open up more save chances in Tampa for Andrew Kittredge and J.T. Chargois.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (3-5) allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out three over one inning during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He was tagged with his fifth loss of the season. The 27-year-old entered the game in the ninth inning and surrendered the go-ahead RBI single to Jarren Duran. Fairbanks was activated from the injured list on August 31 and has been used in high-leverage situations since returning. The Rays right-hander is 5-for-6 in save opportunities with 11 holds, and owns a 3.55 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 43: 15 K: BB over 33 innings in 2021. Andrew Kittredge is the Rays' closer fantasy managers should be invested in while Fairbanks has more value in league formats which reward solds (saves and holds).

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned relief pitcher Louis Head to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, which opens up a spot on the active roster for relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder). Fairbanks allowed a run in one inning of work for Durham this past Sunday in his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old right-hander has been out almost a month with shoulder inflammation, but his return could be right around the corner. Fairbanks recorded five saves earlier this year and was looking like a strong option in the back end of Tampa's bullpen until injuries struck. The Rays are currently employing a closer committee, which includes Andrew Kittredge, JT Chargois and Collin McHugh. The Rays may ease Fairbanks in given his long layoff, but those still chasing saves should keep him on their radar.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday in Port Charlotte. Barring any setbacks, he could head to Triple-A soon. The right-hander felt good after his bullpen session on Saturday and is trending in the right direction. Tampa Bay dealt Diego Castillo to the Seattle Mariners at the MLB deadline; Fairbanks should see some save opportunities once activated from the injured list. The 27-year-old converted 5-for-6 save chances, owning a 3.48 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 37:15 K: BB across 31 innings in 2021.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. According to manager Kevin Cash, all reports were good on his first bullpen session since landing on the injured list late July. There is no timetable for his return, but Fairbanks is trending in the right direction. He will continue to ramp up his activity and begin a rehab assignment soon. The Rays traded incumbent closer Diego Castillo to the Seattle Mariners at the MLB trade deadline; Fairbanks is expected to see save opportunities for Tampa Bay once activated. The 27-year-old converted 5-for-6 save chances, owning a 3.48 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 37:15 K: BB across 31 innings in 2021. Fantasy managers in search of saves should continue to stash Fairbanks in most league formats.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) had his MRI come back with "pretty clean" results after his early exit on Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that the team got "pretty good news" from the MRI, and they are optimistic that he won't miss as much time as they had anticipated. That's good news for Fairbanks, who has been one of the key players in the back end of the bullpen this year where he's gone 3-4 with five saves, a 3.48 ERA, 1.323 WHIP and 27.6 percent strikeout rate over 31 innings of work. It still sounds like he will probably face an IL stint, but it shouldn't be too long, and managers should continue to stash him on their roster.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) exited Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees with shoulder inflammation. He allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit without recording an out before leaving. The Rays right-hander was saddled with his fourth loss of the season. Fairbanks will be evaluated on Thursday, and the severity of his injury is unknown at this time. He owns 10 holds and a 3.48 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts across 31 innings in 2021. The 27year-old has a vital role in the Rays bullpen and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation. Fairbanks is considered day-to-day.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks exited Wednesday's game with a trainer, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks hit one batter and then allowed an RBI single before he left the game in the 10th inning. There's no word yet on the injury or severity, but managers should keep an eye on this situation as Fairbanks has been one of the key players in the back end of Tampa Bay's bullpen, going 3-3 with 10 holds, five saves, a 3.48 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 31 innings of work.