"Pete Fairbanks has the pedigree: he's closed games, he's pitched in the AL East. He makes the most sense."
"I think Fairbanks probably has the most upside of the guys remaining out there ... I think right now if you are the Blue Jays you say 'okay, what can we do to help this bullpen?' ... The two best guys that were out there, Suárez and Diaz, they're (now) off the board ... in my opinio"
The 2026 offseason featured many elite relievers, but several top options have been signed by rival contenders. The Blue Jays added Tyler Rogers and acquired Chase Lee via trade, yet the bullpen still lacks a proven elite closer. Pete Fairbanks remains the prime available option with closing experience and familiarity with the AL East. Fairbanks offers considerable upside and the pedigree of closing games. With Edwin Díaz and Robert Suárez off the market, signing Fairbanks would provide an experienced late-inning anchor and address a key bullpen need for Toronto going forward.
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