Pete Fairbanks

Pete Fairbanks was removed from Sunday's game against the Braves with a right lat strain after five pitches. He will be re-evaluated on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks was, at worst, next in line behind Andrew Kittredge for saves, and, at best, part of a committee in Tampa. Fairbanks has struggled with his control generally in the majors, but his strikeout stuff has always kept him relevant for save opportunities. Monitor the reports on Monday but expect him to miss at least a few weeks as of now.

The Rays placed Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks felt something in his shoulder while pitching on Wednesday. Diego Castillo should function as the primary closer for now.

Peter Fairbanks was diagnosed with inflammation in his right shoulder after taking the loss in Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks came on to pitch in the 10th inning on Wednesday and was charged with the loss after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit. After the game, it was revealed the 27-year-old reliever is dealing with a shoulder issue.

Pete Fairbanks pitched a scoreless ninth inning allowing one hit and striking out two on Sunday, protecting a two-run lead against the Braves to collect his fifth save of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks has now converted five of his six save chances this season including the last two games. The 27-year-old righthanded reliever looks to be sharing the closer role with Diego Castillo and is worth picking up if fantasy owners need saves.

Pete Fairbanks secured the save on Friday, working a scoreless 10th inning against the Braves as the Rays won by a 7-6 score.

Fantasy Impact

Fairbanks is 4-for-5 in save opportunities and has nine holds with a 3.29 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 31/14 K/BB ratio across 27 1/3 innings on the season. The 27-year-old right-hander should be owned in leagues that count both holds and saves.