"Fairbanks racked up 75 saves over the past three seasons. He's been Cash's go-to stopper when healthy. The right-hander ranks third in franchise history with 90 saves. He would have almost certainly passed Colome (95) and Roberto Hernandez (101) had he remained with the organization for another year. Instead, Tampa Bay declined Fairbanks' $11MM option and allowed him to hit free agency. He signed a one-year, $13MM deal with the Marlins on Christmas Eve."
"Edwin Uceta Uceta was the primary high-leverage righty behind Fairbanks last season. He led the bullpen with 76 innings and tied for the team lead with 21 holds. Uceta only had one save in 2025, but he previously served as the closer when Fairbanks missed time in 2024. The right-hander recorded the first five saves of his MLB career that season."
Tampa Bay declined Pete Fairbanks' $11MM option and he signed a one-year, $13MM deal with the Marlins, leaving a closer vacancy. Fairbanks totaled 75 saves over three seasons and ranks third in franchise history with 90 saves. The Rays will likely promote from within. Edwin Uceta was the primary high-leverage right-hander, leading the bullpen with 76 innings, tying for the team lead with 21 holds, and recording five MLB saves previously. Uceta posted whiff rates above 31% on multiple pitches and a 15.5% career swinging-strike rate, but he allowed 11 homers in 2025 with a 34.4% fly-ball rate and 29.5% pulled-air contact.
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