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Blue Jays Eye Closer Pete Fairbanks in Free Agency

12/10/2025

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The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring a deal to sign Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.
MLB insider Jorge Castillo reported the Blue Jays’ interest in Fairbanks, who posted a 2.83 ERA and 27 saves last season.
Fairbanks is a free agent after the Rays declined his $11 million option and may sign a 2–3 year deal around $43.9 million, potentially benefiting the Blue Jays with Rogers Centre familiarity.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring a deal to sign Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.
MLB insider Jorge Castillo reported the Blue Jays’ interest in Fairbanks, who posted a 2.83 ERA and 27 saves last season.
Fairbanks is a free agent after the Rays declined his $11 million option and may sign a 2–3 year deal around $43.9 million, potentially benefiting the Blue Jays with Rogers Centre familiarity.