When healthy during the 2024 season, Fairbanks racked up 23 of Tampa Bay's 33 saves for a 70 percent team save share that would have been a top-10 mark among closers. However, the right-hander expectedly missed time, requiring two trips to the injured list -- one for a nerve issue in his throwing arm and the other a season-ending lat strain in August. Unfortunately, Fairbanks' stability as the Rays closer remains capped due to persistent injury risk. He's missed an average of 65 games per season since 2021. In addition, he's a trade candidate due to his contract status. Fairbanks makes a reasonable $3.67 million in 2025, but has a $7 million team option in 2026 (or $1 million buyout) before he becomes a free-agent, thus making him a back-end CL2 option for 2025 drafts. Read Past Outlooks