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Fairbanks Arm Trouble Rises Again | Miami Marlins News
Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks was forced to exit Monday’s game after just one batter due to nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm — a serious red flag for any pitcher. This isn’t his first rodeo with arm issues this season; he left an April outing early for similar reasons, but this time the discomfort felt more widespread. At 32 and vital to Miami’s bullpen with 18 saves already, Fairbanks also took the loss in that game. He’s set for further tests Tuesday, and last time around, such symptoms sidelined him for three weeks — a major blow as the Marlins push toward the finish line…
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