Pete Fairbanks

Pete Fairbanks allowed no runs on one hit while striking out one batter to earn his seventh save of the season in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks hit the first batter he faced and then allowed a single, but he was able to escape the jam by retiring the next three hitters, picking up his first save since May 22. While he has struggled this season, posting a 6.61 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 18 appearances, he has now strung together two consecutive scoreless outings. Fantasy managers will hope that marks the beginning of a turnaround in June.

Pete Fairbanks struck out two batters while allowing one walk in a scoreless outing to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the New York Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks bounced back Friday after allowing a home run on Thursday, recording his first save in over a month. He needed 20 pitches to secure the save, throwing 12 for strikes. Fairbanks has struggled overall this season, posting an 8.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 19 strikeouts across 12 innings. He still appears to be Miami’s top option in the ninth inning, though fantasy managers should note he will likely get Saturday off after throwing 40 pitches over the last two days.

Pete Fairbanks struck out two batters while allowing one hit and one walk without yielding an earned run, but he was tagged with a blown save in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks was solid in this one, but a throwing error by Joe Mack in the ninth inning allowed Cedric Mullins to advance from second to third while attempting to steal a base. Nick Fortes then singled, allowing Mullins to score. Fairbanks has had a rough start to the season, posting a 9.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 10 innings.

The Marlins activated Pete Fairbanks from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks officially makes his way back to the Marlins bullpen. He should be back in the closer role for Miami.

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said he expects Pete Fairbanks to be activated from the injured list when first eligible.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks is joining Miami for its upcoming series in Minnesota where he should be activated.