Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that closer Pete Fairbanks' Raynaud's syndrome flared up during his outing on Friday against the Chicago White Sox while pitching in the cold, which is why he was removed from his outing. It impacted his grip on the baseball and he lost circulation in his fingers. The Rays will come up with something to keep Fairbanks' fingers warm moving forward. The 29-year-old still picked up a hold while walking one and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning before Kevin Kelly entered the game to close things out and earn his first save in the 3-2 win over the White Sox. It doesn't appear to be a serious condition for Fairbanks, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much at this time.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks pitched a clean ninth inning to pick up his third save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. With 19 wins you'd think the Rays primary closer would have more than three saves, but they've been blowing out teams or winning walk-off style lately. When he's gotten into games though, he's delivered, pitching to a 0.00 ERA and 0.86 WHIP over 7 IP. It appears as though he'll get most of Tampa Bay's saves, although you never know with the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his second save of the season, beating Boston 9-7 on Wednesday. Fairbanks worked a scoreless ninth inning and carried Tampa Bay to their 12th consecutive win. The right-handed pitcher hasn't allowed a run in four innings while giving up just two hits. He's yet to walk a batter, and he's collected two strikeouts. The 29-year-old is an excellent fantasy option for a closing pitcher, especially if the Rays continue this historic run.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up the team's first save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning to end the game and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The Rays have yet to lose a game, but this was their first save opportunity. Fairbanks has had a solid career and was considered one of the team's lead options for saves, but the Rays are notorious for mixing their bullpen usage. He has yet to allow a run in three appearances, although he does just have one strikeout.

The Tampa Bay Rays and reliever Pete Fairbanks agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes a fourth-year team option and comes off a year in which Fairbanks tossed 22 scoreless innings. The 29-year-old right-hander avoids his remaining arbitration-eligible years with the deal, and his fourth-year option will be worth $7 million. While injuries were a problem for him in 2022, he allowed just three earned runs on 13 hits while walking three and striking out 38 in his 24 relief innings for the Rays. Despite his injury last year, Fairbanks should enter the 2023 season with plenty of fantasy appeal as the current favorite for save chances in Tampa alongside Jason Adam.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (hand) was removed during Saturday's Wild Card game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander was pulled after issuing two straight walks in the sixth inning. The 28-year-old explained that he couldn't feel his fingers. The organization is hopeful that it's only a minor circulation issue. Hopefully he'll be able to fully recover and be ready for the beginning of spring training next season.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks got the call to close things out with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, and then got the second out on a force at second but the hitter advanced to second on a throwing error. Despite the error, Fairbanks was able to strand the tying run at second by striking out Xander Bogaerts to end the game. Fairbanks has been one of the Rays' strong bullpen arms this season, compiling a 1.53 ERA and 13.25 K/9 rate in 17 2/3 innings pitched. This makes him worth a look in deep roto leagues, but the Rays' committee use of their bullpen limits his fantasy value.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks struck out one across a perfect inning to earn the save during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. He entered Saturday's game in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 28-year-old needed 11 pitches to secure his third save of the season. Fairbanks has been on fire recently and hasn't allowed a run since July 22. The Rays right-hander owns a 2.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 16: 1 K: BB across 11 2/3 innings in 2022. Fairbanks is a speculative add in most standard 5x5 leagues and continues to be one of Tampa Bay's top setup men in 2022.

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.