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  • 14-16-3 7th Place
    • MRI comes back clean on Pete Fairbanks’ arm
      An MRI on Pete Fairbanks’ right arm came back clean for any structural damage.

      Advice: Fairbanks landed on the injured list earlier this week with an undisclosed nerve-related condition, so it’s at least an encouraging development that additional imaging didn’t turn up any structural damage. The 30-year-old righty has indicated that his latest issue is unrelated to previous flareups of Raynaud’s syndrome that he’s dealt with. Given the uncertainty surrounding his diagnosis, there isn’t a clear timetable for his return. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:14 am
       
    • Tests come back clean
      Fairbanks (arm) has no structural damage to his arm, MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Fairbanks had an MRI done Tuesday and then had unspecified additional testing done later in the week. All exams came back clean, which is good news and provides some optimism that he'll avoid a lengthy absence. However, both Fairbanks and the team have cautioned that he does not have a timeline to be activated from the injured list. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:29 am
       
    • Awarded fourth win
      Garrett (4-0) got the win over the Giants on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over two innings while striking out four.

      Advice: Garrett replaced Sean Manaea with two outs in the bottom of the fifth and retired Jorge Soler on the first pitch to end the inning. The reliever then needed only 12 pitches to get through the next frame before surrendering a solo homer to open the seventh. It marked the first earned run allowed on the season for Garrett, who is now tied for the major-league lead in wins. The right-hander has been outstanding out of the bullpen for New York thus far, posting a 0.71 ERA to go along with a 25:4 K:BB. Rotowire.com Thursday, 5:11 am
       
    • Rays officially place Pete Fairbanks on IL
      Rays placed RHP Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list due to a nerve-related condition.

      Advice: Fairbanks was unavailable over the weekend at Yankee Stadium due to a stomach illness, but now the Rays will have to make due for a while. Fairbanks has previously dealt with Reynaud’s syndrome, though it’s unclear if he’s dealing with the same symptoms now. Jason Adam would be the presumed favorite for save chances, though the Rays are no strangers to mixing it up. Rotoworld Monday, 12:21 pm
       
    • Lands on IL with nerve issue
      The Rays placed Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Monday with a nerve-related issue, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

      Advice: The Rays haven't provided any further details regarding the injury at this time, but it would appear unrelated to the stomach issue that had idled Fairbanks over the weekend. A timetable for the reliever's return could become clearer in the coming days as more is known about his condition. Jason Adam should be first in line for saves in the Rays bullpen sans Fairbanks, though it's possible manager Kevin Cash uses more of a committee approach to the ninth inning. Rotowire.com Monday, 11:44 am
       
    • Report: Fairbanks is headed to the injured list
      According to Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times, Pete Fairbanks is headed to the IL with a nerve-related condition.

      Advice: We know that Fairbanks battled Reynaud’s syndrome, which is a problem that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers and obviously impacts gripping a baseball. This may be what’s caused his early-season struggles as well. We have no indication of how long he’ll be on the IL, but the Rays will undoubtedly go to a committee in his absence that features Jason Adam, Garrett Cleavinger, and Colin Poche. All of them can be added in leagues if you need saves since they should also provide solid ratios even if they don’t get a bulk of the save opportunities. Kevin Kelly was called up in a corresponding move. Rotoworld Monday, 11:39 am
       
    • Nails down first career save
      Garrett struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first career save in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers.

      Advice: Edwin Diaz needed 20 pitches to get the final two outs of the eighth inning, and rather than extend his closer, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza elected to see whether Garrett could handle a high-leverage spot. The 31-year-old right-hander was more than up to the task, firing nine of 13 pitches for strikes as he carved up the bottom of the Dodgers' order. Top setup men Brooks Raley and Adam Ottavino had both pitched the day before and were presumably being rested, but Garrett earned his opportunity. Through his first 10.2 innings this season, he's delivered a 0.75 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and dazzling 21:3 K:BB. Diaz is still the undisputed closer for the Mets, but Garrett figures to see more late-inning work after this successful audition. Rotowire.com Saturday, 6:21 pm
       
    • Pete Fairbanks unavailable due to illness Saturday
      Pete Fairbanks was unavailable for Saturday’s contest against the Yankees due to a stomach illness.

      Advice: That explains why Fairbanks wasn’t called upon in the tenth inning to protect a two-run lead against the Bombers. Even without their stopper, the Rays were able to get the job done on Saturday, with Garrett Cleavinger working a scoreless frame to earn his first save of the season. Fairbanks is still the most likely hurler to accrue saves in the Rays’ bullpen, but they do have several other capable arms. Rotoworld Saturday, 5:47 pm
       
    • Unavailable due to stomach issues
      Fairbanks was unavailable to pitch Saturday versus the Yankees due to stomach issues, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

      Advice: Fairbanks wasn't even at the ballpark, as he was told to remain at the team hotel with his illness. It explains why Garrett Cleavinger was called upon for the save chance in the 10th inning Saturday (which he converted). Fairbanks has had a rocky start to the season with a 9.00 ERA and eight walks over seven innings, but he's been tagged with only one blown save. Once he feels well enough to pitch, Fairbanks still looks like the best bet to receive the Rays' next save opportunity. Rotowire.com Saturday, 5:40 pm