Marlins finalize $13 million, 1-year deal with reliever Pete Fairbanks
December 28, 2025
The Miami Marlins have finalized a $13 milllion, one-year deal with right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks. The 32-year-old Fairbanks made a career-high 61 appearances with Tampa Bay last season, going 4-5 with a 2.83 ERA. He set a career high with 27 saves in 32 opportunities, while giving up seven home runs and 45 hits in 60 1/3 innings. Fairbanks also finished last season ranked third among American League relievers in games finished (48) and seventh in saves. The Rays declined an $11 million option on Fairbanks last month, allowing their closer to become a free agent. Fairbanks got a $1 million buyout.