Calvin

Faucher

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Faucher walked Hyeseong Kim and Alex Call to begin the inning and then fell behind Alex Freeland 1-0 prior to getting bailed out by a sac bunt. Faucher then intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani and got Freddie Freeman to hit his second double-play ball of the day. It certainly doesn’t build any confidence in Faucher, but he’ll probably stay in the mix for saves until Pete Fairbanks returns.

Fairbanks heads to the shelf after leaving Monday’s save situation against the Dodgers with a nerve-related issue in his right thumb. There’s optimism he won’t require a lengthy absence, but he’s going to be out until at least mid-May. The logical candidates to handle the ninth inning role in his absence are Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender and Tyler Phillips. It’ll likely be a closer-by-committee situation.

Fairbanks has Reynaud’s Syndrome, which leads to poor blood flow to his fingers in cold weather, but no word yet if tonight’s issue was related to that. Fairbanks wound up being charged with three runs in one-third of an inning and took his second loss tonight. If he’s forced to the IL, then Tyler Phillips, Calvin Faucher and Anthony Bender could be candidates for saves.

Congrats to Pete and his growing family. He will likely be out for the next three days before returning to the team. Calvin Faucher and Anthony Bender should close while Fairbanks is out.

It’s a rare loss for a player in the salary arbitration process this offseason after Faucher filed at $2.05 million. The 30-year-old high-leverage arm lost any semblance of fantasy appeal when the Marlins signed veteran stopper Pete Fairbanks to a one-year pact earlier this offseason. He’ll operate in a setup role, which technically gives him some value in holds leagues.