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Marlins Beat Giants 4-3; Fairbanks 100th Save, Perez Returns Soon

6/20/2026

Summary

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Manager Clayton McCullough said right-hander Eury Perez’s strong rehab outing could bring him back to the rotation within days.
Outfielder Owen Caissie powered the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants, with closer Pete Fairbanks recording his 100th save.
McCullough announced first baseman Griffin Conine is ready to start Saturday and may pitch Sunday as the club navigates injuries to Perez, Conine and Janson Junk.

History

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In 1990, Jeff Reardon became the third pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach 300 career saves, cementing the closer’s emerging prominence. Reardon logged the milestone while pitching for the Boston Red Sox, finishing the season with a 2.45 ERA and 300 saves. Today, Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks recorded his 100th career save, echoing Reardon’s milestone as the club juggles injuries to Eury Perez, Griffin Conine, and Janson Junk. Such parallels underscore how reliable relievers shape roster decisions, prompting managers like Clayton McCullough to expedite rehab outings and consider two-way players for future depth.

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Manager Clayton McCullough said right-hander Eury Perez’s strong rehab outing could bring him back to the rotation within days.
Outfielder Owen Caissie powered the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants, with closer Pete Fairbanks recording his 100th save.
McCullough announced first baseman Griffin Conine is ready to start Saturday and may pitch Sunday as the club navigates injuries to Perez, Conine and Janson Junk.

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