Rays host the Red Sox to start 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on FridayAPRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PETE FAIRBANKS #29 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
3-3 W-L •
1.17 WHIP •
3.57 ERA
3-3 W-L
1.17 WHIP
3.57 ERA
Cubs and Rays square off with series tied 1-1
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Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series
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Tampa Bay Rays host the Oakland Athletics Thursday
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Rays host the Athletics to start 4-game series
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Athletics visit the Rays to open 4-game series
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Rays try to sweep 3-game series over the Orioles
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Rays play the Orioles leading series 1-0
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Wander Franco has 3 hits, Rays win opener over Orioles 2-1
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Heads to 60-day IL Fairbanks (lat) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Fairbanks is expected to miss at least three months after he was diagnosed with a 50 percent tear of his lat muscle last week. Andrew Kittredge is a favorite to see save chances to begin the year, while a better timetable for Fairbanks' return will likely come into focus once his six-week shutdown concludes.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles visit the Rays in season opener
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles for the season openerAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives injection Fairbanks will receive a PRP injection to address his torn lat muscle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Fairbanks has been shut down from throwing for six weeks and isn't expected to return to the active roster until July. The Rays will likely continue to plan their bullpen around high-leverage situations rather than traditional roles, but Fairbanks' absence leaves Andrew Kittredge looking more alone than expected as a top-tier option for the late innings.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out at least three months Fairbanks has a 50 percent tear of his lat muscle and will likely be forced to miss at least three months, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The Rays announced Monday that Fairbanks would face a shutdown of at least six weeks due to his lat injury, and he'll require at least six additional weeks to build up once he's cleared to resume throwing. As a result, the right-hander will likely be out until at least July. It wouldn't be surprising to see Fairbanks land on the 60-day injured list to begin the regular season.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fairbanks sidelined with lat injury; timetable TBD PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays could be without high-leverage reliever Pete Fairbanks for a significant chunk of the season’s first half d...
MARCH 29, 2022 • MLB.COM
Facing lengthy absence Fairbanks (lat) is expected to be shut down from throwing for the next six weeks after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact This isn't what the Rays wanted to hear after Fairbanks left Sunday's exhibition with lat tightness. He tossed five pitches before exiting in discomfort. Topkin notes that it may be reasonable to expect midseason as a target for the right-hander's return, as he'll likely need ample time to build back up before returning to game action. While Fairbanks recovers, J.P. Feyereisen should be next in line for an increase in high-leverage opportunities, and he could even get the occasional save chance if Andrew Kittredge needs a night off.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss time Manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks will "miss some time" after leaving Sunday's spring game against Atlanta with right lat tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear with Fairbanks scheduled for further evaluation Monday, but the early signs point to a stint on the injured list to open the season. Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen should be the favorites for save opportunities to start the campaign for Tampa Bay.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with lat tightness Fairbanks was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta with right lat tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Fairbanks threw only five pitches before exiting the field with the training staff, and he'll be evaluated further Monday. The 28-year-old had five saves and 14 holds with a 3.59 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 42.2 innings last season and is the mix for saves in 2022 along with Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after five pitches Fairbanks exited his Grapefruit League appearance Sunday with a team trainer, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Fairbanks threw only five pitches prior to a visit from the trainer. Topkin speculated that Fairbanks suffered a shoulder injury, which would jeopardize his availability to begin the regular season. Fairbanks' absence would likely open additional save opportunities for Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strong form to close out season Fairbanks finished the regular season with seven consecutive scoreless appearances spanning 6.1 innings during which he allowed six hits and generated a 7:3 K:BB.
Impact The solid run to wrap up the campaign was certainly encouraging after Fairbanks experienced some early stumbles following a month-plus stay on the injured list in late summer due to a shoulder injury. The right-hander should garner a spot on the Rays' ALDS roster and serve as a trusted member of the bullpen after posting three holds and three saves across 12.1 innings during the team's 2020 run that culminated in a World Series loss to the Dodgers.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3
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Notches 14th hold Fairbanks secured his 14th hold in a win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing a hit over a scoreless sixth inning.
Impact Fairbanks' control could hardly have been sharper, as he got all nine offerings into the strike zone during a blink-and-you-missed-it frame. The right-hander's dominant performance was a nice bounce-back effort after he took the loss against Detroit his last time out by allowing three earned runs in two-thirds of an inning.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Choi and Lowe HR, Rays beat Jays 2-0 to reach 90-win mark
Drew Rasmussen combined with four relievers on a three-hitterSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
