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Marlins examine a high-leverage reliever to strengthen the bullpen for 2026.
Fairbanks would immediately become Miami’s closer if signed.
Fairbanks posted a 2.83 ERA with 27 saves in 2025, boosting his value.
Rays declined Fairbanks’ club option, freeing him as a free agent this offseason.
Marlins' bullpen struggled in 2025, ranking 22nd in bullpen ERA.
If four or five close losses turned, Miami might have reached the playoffs.
Team president Peter Bendix and GM Gabe Kapler lead the Marlins’ offseason push.
Marlins expect winter meetings to shape their offseason moves.
The Marlins have not finalized a deal with any closer yet.
Miami's 2025 breakthrough under Clayton McCullough set the stage for aggressive off-season moves.

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Baltimore signed two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal, signaling robust interest in top relievers this winter.
Fairbanks’ market value is expected to rise toward a multi-year deal, potentially north of $20 million total.
Tampa Bay Rays did not exercise the team option on Fairbanks, moving him into free agency.
Fairbanks emerged as a top relief option, with Helsley’s signing highlighting a tight, competitive market for closers.
The 2025 season showed Fairbanks being the better Rays closer among the two discussed after Helsley’s deal.
Winter meetings are approaching, likely accelerating negotiations and deals for relievers like Fairbanks.
The overall Rays outlook remains quiet, with no major additions beyond Jake Fraley so far this offseason.
Helsley’s contract suggests teams see potential fixes for mechanics to restore elite closer performance.
Fairbanks could land a multi-year deal, reflecting growing confidence in his abilities.
Helsley’s Orioles contract contrasts with Fairbanks’ uncertain market but signals movement in relief pitching.
The piece underscores that Fairbanks’ value hinges on performance and market dynamics as teams seek reliable late-inning arms.

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Blue Jays reportedly eye Rays closer Pete Fairbanks as a bullpen upgrade in free agency.
Fairbanks opted not to have his team option picked up by Tampa Bay, freeing payroll for other needs.
Blue Jays have already added Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal to boost the rotation.
The Rays may face losing a high-leverage reliever that could land with a division rival.
Analysts describe Helsley’s signing by Baltimore as part of an AL East arms race that shapes the market.
The report notes the Rays’ decision signals a broader strategic shift amid a quiet winter so far.
The piece emphasizes bullpen depth as a primary target for the Blue Jays this offseason.
Helsley’s contract and Cease’s deal illustrate the AL East’s aggressive spending pattern.
The article situates Fairbanks as a high-leverage option likely to attract multiple suitors on the open market.
The report includes background on Nick Ziegler’s sports-writing credentials and contact avenues.

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