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Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks on Paternity List
Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks has officially been placed on the paternity list. This move was widely expected after the Marlins shifted Fairbanks to the opener role on Sunday so that he could leave the team and join his family sooner. He was roughed up during that spot start, allowing three earned runs, three hits, and one walk over one inning of work. It was an abnormally poor outing for the veteran right-hander, who had not allowed a run over his three previous innings this season. The implosion can be chalked up to Fairbanks' role change, as he hadn't previously started a game since 2020 with the Rays. We know that Fairbanks is still capable of being a shutdown closer, as he amassed five strikeouts, one hit, zero walks, and two saves prior to Sunday. Once he comes back from the paternity list, he'll return to the closer role, offering tremendous upside while handing high-leverage innings and save opportunities. He ranks #13 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
