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Pete Fairbanks Starts for Marlins Before Paternity Leave

4/6/2026

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Pete Fairbanks, a Miami Marlins pitcher, started Sunday to attend the birth of his child.
The team announced that his wife would labor induction on Monday and that Fairbanks would be placed on paternity leave.
Fairbanks threw 27 pitches in the first inning of the Yankees game after a 3-hour, 35-minute rain delay.
Ben Rice hit a three-run homer.
This was Fairbanks's first start since September 21, 2020.

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Pete Fairbanks, a Miami Marlins pitcher, started Sunday to attend the birth of his child.
The team announced that his wife would labor induction on Monday and that Fairbanks would be placed on paternity leave.
Fairbanks threw 27 pitches in the first inning of the Yankees game after a 3-hour, 35-minute rain delay.
Ben Rice hit a three-run homer.
This was Fairbanks's first start since September 21, 2020.