Rays Prefer to Keep Pete Fairbanks
It doesn't appear that Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks will be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline. The Rays would "strongly prefer" to retain the right-hander, according to Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Rays are 53-50 and just 1 1/2 games out of a wild-card spot, so they're not lining up as sellers. Even if they weren't in contention, they'd be under no immediate pressure to trade Fairbanks. The 31-year-old still has another season of team control remaining in the form of a $7 million club option that could max out at $11 million with incentives. Even $11 million would be a reasonable price for Fairbanks, who's on track for a third straight season of 20-plus saves. He has racked up 17 saves in 20 chances and posted a 2.84 ERA (2.99 xERA) with a 1.13 WHIP over 38 innings, though his 32:15 K:BB leaves plenty to be desired.
Source: Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Katie Woo - The Athletic
Source: Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Katie Woo - The Athletic
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