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Tampa Bay Rays DECLINE Pete Fairbanks’ 2026 Option, Making Him A FREE AGENT
Tampa Bay Rays shake up their bullpen, letting closer Pete Fairbanks walk as free agency looms. Will this decision haunt their late-inning strategy next season?
Kevin and Ulises debate the front office’s move, dissecting Fairbanks’ value, the impact on fan morale, and the challenge of replacing a reliable arm. With the Rays experimenting, could a closer-by-committee approach or a surprise trade be on the horizon?
Brandon Lowe’s option secures him as a key offensive leader, while Taylor Walls gets penciled in as the starting shortstop for 2026 with defensive versatility and a new contract…
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