Pete Fairbanks agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Miami Marlins, with the agreement contingent on him passing a physical. The veteran right-handed closer brings established late-inning experience and immediate bullpen leadership. The signing represents the Marlins' first sizable free-agent investment in two years and shows a targeted move to shore up relief pitching. Fairbanks will become the team's second-highest paid player behind Sandy Alcantara. The addition fills a high-leverage role and aims to stabilize the closer spot heading into the upcoming season, pending completion of the physical.
"MIAMI - The Marlins made their first sizable free-agent investment in two years on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran right-hander closer Pete Fairbanks on a one-year, $13 million deal. The deal is agreed to but contingent on Fairbanks passing a physical, according to a source. Fairbanks will become the team's second-highest paid player, behind Sandy Alcantara, and gives the Marlins their most established closer in several years."
"MIAMI - The Marlins made their first sizable free-agent investment in two years on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran right-hander closer Pete Fairbanks on a one-year, $13 million deal. The deal is agreed to but contingent on Fairbanks passing a physical, according to a source. Fairbanks will become the team's second-highest paid player, behind Sandy Alcantara, and gives the Marlins their most established closer in several years. To read the full report, click here for miamiherald.com"
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