"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 suitors for Fairbanks, but they don't appear to be part of his market that includes the the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins, according to Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic:"
"Since the start of the 2020 season, Fairbanks ranks 15th in FIP (2.95), 16th in WAR (5.5) and saves (88), 17th in strikeouts per nine (11.2) and 19th in ERA (2.90) among relief pitchers with at least 200 innings. Fairbanks finished his Rays career with 90 saves, which is third-most in franchise history behind Roberto Hernandez (101) and Alex Colomé (95)."
Los Angeles requires outfield reinforcement and plans to address an inconsistent bullpen that was a surprising weak point. Free agency opened with closers Edwin Díaz, Devin Williams, Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suárez available, and Pete Fairbanks hitting the market after Tampa Bay declined his 2026 option. With Ryan Helsley off the market, Fairbanks could be a leading closer target, though Toronto and Miami appear to be primary suitors. Since 2020 Fairbanks ranks among top relief pitchers in FIP, WAR, saves, strikeouts per nine and ERA, and finished his Rays career with 90 saves. Dodgers also pursued Williams and offered Iglesias a one-year deal.
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