"Expectations were fairly good for a clear depth piece . I recall liking the addition a decent bit, as he graded out a a pretty good defender and a bat that wasn't starter-level but wouldn't kill you. In parts of four seasons, he had an 89 wRC+ with no notable wOBA-xwOBA deviation, and 1.6 fWAR across 615 PAs due to some pretty good defensive play in the outfield."
"Fairchild played pretty much exactly like his profile would indicate, as an above average defender and a below average hitter. His offense continued to slip (68 wRC+) but his defense was fine, so he totaled 0.0 fWAR in 55 PAs. Maybe he would've gotten more run had Eli White not been available, but the Braves largely handed the "backup, righty-hitting outfielder" reins to White, so Fairchild ended up infrequently-used."
Fairchild was acquired early in the season when the Braves traded cash to the Reds for him, and he was later traded mid-season to the Rays for cash. The role expectation was a fifth-outfielder profile: above-average defense with a below-average bat that would not sustain a starting job. Across parts of four seasons he recorded an 89 wRC+ and 1.6 fWAR in 615 plate appearances, including 0.9 fWAR in 255 PAs during 2023 before slipping in 2024. In 2025 his offense fell to a 68 wRC+ while defense remained serviceable, producing 0.0 fWAR in 55 PAs and limited playing time behind Eli White. He provided occasional extra-base hits and pinch-running value.
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