Overview

• Pete Fairbanks was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, having missed 19 games with nerve-related hand issues.
• Fairbanks’ return follows two successful rehab outings in Triple-A, signaling readiness to rejoin the Rays.
• The Rays have faced challenges with the highest bullpen walk rate in the league and poor overall performance metrics this season.
• Despite earlier struggles with a 9.00 ERA, Fairbanks’ historical performance includes a solid 2.54 ERA from 2020-2023.
• The Rays hope Fairbanks' return will stabilize their bullpen, which has been a weak link this season.