While the team did pick up the team options on Taylor Walls and Brandon Lowe, they somewhat shockingly declined the option on ...

The Tampa Bay Rays declined an $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, allowing their closer to become a free agent, while ...

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In a shocker, the Rays have declined to pay closer Pete Fairbanks $11 million in 2026, making him a free agent, parting with ...

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A somewhat surprising option decision by Tampa Bay adds another impact reliever to free agency. Find out more at MLB Trade ...

Closer Pete Fairbanks will hit free agency after the Tampa Bay Rays declined their $11 million option on him Thursday. The decision was among several announced by the Rays on Thursday, with the team ...

The Rays declined Fairbanks ' $11 million club option for 2026 on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Fairbanks has been one of the better late-game arms in the sport over the past six seasons. He carries a 2.87 earned run ...

In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have declined their $11 million option on reliever Pete Fairbanks, making him a free agent. This decision raises questions about the team's future strategy and ...

In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have declined the club option for pitcher Pete Fairbanks for the 2026 season, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. This decision has set the stage for Fairbanks ...