00:00Braves eyeing Rays, pitcher Pete Fairbanks in trade deal.
00:05The Atlanta Braves could be among the contenders circling Tampa Bay Rays, closer Pete Fairbanks this offseason,
00:10as the hard-throwing righty is expected to be one of the most coveted bullpen arms available on the trade market.
00:17Fairbanks' 30 is coming off a strong 2025 campaign, in which he set several career highs,
00:23including 61 appearances, 60.1 innings pitched, and 27 saves.
00:28He posted a 2.83 ERA and 59 strikeouts, anchoring Tampa Bay's bullpen while showcasing the velocity and command that make him a legitimate late-inning weapon.
00:41According to League Insiders, the Rays are expected to entertain offers for several arbitration-eligible relievers, as they retool for 2026.
00:50Fairbanks, under control for one more season, could draw a particularly strong market given the limited pool of elite relievers in this year's class.
00:59Teams seeking a proven closer or setup man will be watching closely, and the Braves are likely to be among them.
01:06Atlanta's bullpen could change significantly this winter.
01:10Free agent Rays El Iglesias, with 96 saves over the past three seasons, would leave a major gap.
01:16Joe Jimenez missed all of 2025 due to knee surgery, and Pierce Johnson struggled with consistency, 6.00 ERA as Colorado's closer.
01:26To return to contention in 2026, the Braves may view Fairbanks as a one-year stabilizer, a high-velocity, high-leverage reliever, adding experience and edge to a young bullpen.
01:39Fairbanks' power and control suit Brian Snickers' late-inning roles as closer or setup man.
01:44If the Rays trade him, Atlanta's mid-tier prospects and controllable MLB assets give Alex Anthopoulos a realistic shot, mirroring the 2022 Iglesias deal.
01:54With bullpen stability a top offseason priority, Fairbanks' name is likely to surface frequently in trade talks.
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