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Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks heads back to IL

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Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

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Marlins placed RHP Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation.

It feels like a virtual lock that Fairbanks is done for the rest of the season with less than two weeks remaining on the calendar. He appeared visibly frustrated when he was forced to depart Monday’s save chance against the Diamondbacks due to a recurring nerve issue. The 32-year-old impending free agent finishes with a calamitous 6.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 57/21 K/BB ratio across 41 1/3 innings over 46 appearances. He converted 19 of 23 saves during his Marlins debut. His absence opens the door for either Calvin Faucher or Michael Petersen to finish the year as Miami’s closer, although a committee approach seems like the most logical outcome.

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Pete Fairbanks left Monday’s game against the Diamondbacks in the ninth inning with an injury.

It seemed like it might be a recurrence of his nerve problems with his hand. Fairbanks walked the only batter he faced before departing with a 7-6 lead in the ninth. Jack Ralston replaced him and ended up taking a blown save and a loss. If Fairbanks returns to the IL, Calvin Faucher will be the favorite for saves in the Marlins pen the rest of the way.
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Pete Fairbanks allowed one run before holding on for the save against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Fairbanks was summoned in the top of the ninth to close out the game against the Dodgers with a two-run lead. He gave up a run on a walk and a base hit before recording the final out to secure the win with his 19th save.
Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

Marlins activated RHP Pete Fairbanks from the 15-day injured list.

Fairbanks, who missed the minimum 15 days with his latest recurrence of his hand issues, returns without the benefit of a rehab assignment. He’ll probably go right back to closing for the Marlins. Calvin Faucher picked up the team’s only save while he was out.
Calvin Faucher

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Calvin Faucher pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save on Wednesday against the Royals.

It’s almost impossible to have a less stressful ninth inning than the one Faucher pitched here. It took him just six pitches to force three ground balls and close this one out. He now has two saves and two holds over his last six appearances and looks to be the Marlins’ closer with Peter Fairbanks on the injured list.
Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

Pete Fairbanks received injections to address nerve irritation in his right hand.

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough has declined to name a closer in his absence, but Calvin Faucher seems like the logical choice to get the first opportunity. It’s a bit unclear how much time Fairbanks will miss since he’s dealt with nerve-related symptoms related to Raynaud’s disease in his fingers for the last couple years.
Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

Marlins placed RHP Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation.

It’s the usual issue for Fairbanks. He might be back in 15 days and get the closer’s role back for the end of the season. Until then, Calvin Faucher is probably the favorite for saves in the Marlins pen, making him a decent pickup for those with a need.
Pete Fairbanks

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Pete Fairbanks was removed from Monday’s game against the Red Sox with nerve irritation in his right hand.

It’s been a recurring issue for Fairbanks, who dealt with a similar issue that required a trip to the injured list back in May. He’ll be reevaluated prior to Tuesday’s game before a decision on his next steps is made. The 32-year-old stopper was lifted from Monday’s appearance against the Red Sox after issuing a leadoff walk in the ninth inning of a tie ballgame. It would most likely be Calvin Faucher taking over as Miami’s primary closer in his absence. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in deeper mixed leagues.
Pete Fairbanks

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Pete Fairbanks left Monday’s game against the Red Sox with a trainer.

Fairbanks left with a trainer following leadoff walk to Mickey Gasper in the ninth inning of a tie ballgame. The 32-year-old has a lengthy injury history and it wouldn’t be surprising if this were an injured list situation. There should be an update on his status after the game. It would likely be Calvin Faucher taking over as Miami’s closer in his absence.
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Calvin Faucher worked a perfect ninth for his second save of the year Saturday against the Nationals.

The Marlins declined to use Pete Fairbanks today after he threw 25 pitches Friday, so Faucher was given his first chance to close since Apr. 29. He’s had a terrific August, pitching 7 2/3 scoreless innings with an 11/1 K/BB ratio. It’s lowered his ERA from 4.63 to 3.98.
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Pete Fairbanks allowed one earned run over one inning while striking out two, picking up the win on Friday over the Nationals.

Fairbanks entered the game in the ninth inning to pick up the save, but after retiring the first two batters of the inning, the veteran righty would walk Jacob Young, who then stole second, and scored soon after on an RBI single by Daylen Lyle. Fairbanks would retire the next batter to end the inning and would pick up his fourth win of the season after Javier Sanoja drove in the winning run in the bottom of the frame. Friday marked the first blown save of the month for Fairbanks, who has otherwise been solid in August, posting a 1.80 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over five frames.

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Mets recalled LHP Jefry Yan from Triple-A Syracuse

Yan had a 5.68 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, and a 17/11 K/BB ratio across his 12 2/3 innings with the Mets earlier this month. He’ll go back to pitching and leaping out of the bullpen over the final weeks of the season.
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Xzavion Curry

NYM Relief Pitcher #49
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Mets recalled RHP Xzavion Curry from Triple-A Syracuse to start on Wednesday.

Curry will start for the Mets on Wednesday against the Orioles. The 28-year-old has a 3.44 ERA for the Mets in 18 1/3 innings out of the bullpen. He has allowed one run on nine hits in 9 1/3 innings across two starts in Triple-A Syracuse this month, so he could give the Mets four or five innings tonight if he can limit the damage.
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Robert Stock

NYM Relief Pitcher #78
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Mets placed RHP Robert Stock on the 15-day injured list with finger numbness.

Stock had a 5.93 ERA in 30 1/3 innings for the Mets this season in eight appearances (seven starts). This injury will likely end his season.
- Eric Samulski

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Daniel Duarte

NYM Relief Pitcher #54
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Mets placed RHP Daniel Duarte on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Duarte has been really solid for the Mets this season, pitching to a 2.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 30/7 K/BB ratio in 29 2/3 innings. Sadly, this will end his 2026 season.
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Roki Sasaki

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Roki Sasaki (blister) threw a live batting practice on Wednesday before the Dodgers’ game.

The team is “hoping this will be the last check mark in his recovery from a blister,” which means he could be activated as soon as this weekend. As of now, it remains unclear if the Dodgers will put him back in rotation or shift him to the bullpen once he’s activated
- Eric Samulski

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Trent Grisham

NYY Center Fielder #12
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Trent Grisham (hamstring) is “up to a pretty decent speed in his running progression and is doing baseball activities.”

Grisham has been sidelined since September 5th with a right hamstring strain. With just 11 days left in the season, Grisham’s progress is likely more about him making it back to the Yankees for the postseason than the regular season. He may be able to return for a few games to end the regular season, but he is not a major stash candidate in fantasy leagues, outside of the deepest formats.
- Eric Samulski

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Trey Yesavage

TOR Starting Pitcher #39
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Trey Yesavage (knee) could return to the Blue Jays this weekend.

The 23-year-old has been pitching in Triple-A as he works his way back from knee surgery. He threw 34 pitches in a start on Tuesday. He will now throw another bullpen with the team in Texas and is “on track to join the MLB team on maybe Sunday or Monday.” He will obviously not be fully ramped up by then, but the Blue Jays are fighting for the final playoff spot and believe that even 40-50 pitches from Yesavage is an upgrade for them. His command was a major issue before his injury, so it’s hard to trust him in fantasy leagues for the remainder of 2026.
- Eric Samulski

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Ryne Nelson

AZ Starting Pitcher #19
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John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports that Ryne Nelson (elbow) is being activated off the 60-day injured list.

Nelson has been shut down since June 19th with a partially torn forearm flexor. He has been pitching out of the bullpen in Triple-A and will have that same role with the Diamondbacks for their playoff push.
- Eric Samulski

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Colt Keith

DET 3rd Baseman #33
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Colt Keith (thumb) is starting at designated hitter and batting third against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Keith had missed two straight games with left thumb soreness. It’s unclear if he’s ready to play the field yet or if the Tigers just prefer to have Kevin McGonigle and Hao-Yu Lee out there. Instead, Keith will be the DH, which pushes Gleyber Torres out of the lineup.
- Eric Samulski

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Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

With Kevin McGonigle back at third base, Hao-Yu Lee was shifted back to second base, and Torres is on the bench. It seems like the 29-year-old will not be guaranteed playing time down the stretch.
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