Report: Blue Jays eye ex-Rays closer Pete Fairbanks in bid to strengthen bullpen

Report: Blue Jays eye ex-Rays closer Pete Fairbanks in bid to strengthen bullpen

The Blue Jays reportedly are looking to the former Tampa Bay Rays reliever in a bid to strengthen the bullpen.

Can Jays’ off-season still be a success without landing big-time reliever?

JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis discuss whether or not Blue Jays should go heavy after reliever Pete Fairbanks, and whether this off-season can be a success for them if they don’t land a big-time reliever to help fill the back-end?

Tigers Among Teams Interested In Pete Fairbanks

The relief market has been the most active element of free agency so far, with Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias and Phil Maton among the most prominent names off the board thus far. Former Rays closer Pete Fairbanks has seen his name pop up frequently early on as well, drawing connections to the Marlins, Blue Jays and Dodgers. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi adds the Tigers to the list of clubs with interest in Fairbanks. Tampa Bay’s decis…

Pete Fairbanks Rumors: Dodgers Potentially Not Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a need in their outfield but also are expected to address a bullpen that was inconsistent and surprising weak point for the team. The start of free agency saw the likes of Edwin Díaz, Devin Williams, Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suárez hit the open market. So too did Pete Fairbanks when the Tampa Bay Rays declined their 2026 option worth $11 million. That was followed by the Dodgers being reported among the expected su…