Marlins' Pete Fairbanks exits game with arm nerve irritation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks left the game against the Red Sox on August 24 after facing one batter due to nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm. He issued a leadoff walk to Mickey Gasper in the ninth inning before departing the match. Fairbanks had previously experienced similar discomfort during an outing against the Dodgers on April 27. He is scheduled for additional tests on August 25. In the game, the Marlins lost to the Red Sox 4-2.
- •Fairbanks exited after issuing a walk to Gasper in the ninth inning.
- •He has a 6.02 ERA and has appeared in 44 games this season.
- •Fairbanks dealt with similar issues earlier this year, sidelining him for three weeks.
- •The Marlins lost to the Red Sox 4-2 in this matchup.
- 4:47 AMESPN MLB — Closer Fairbanks exits Marlins' loss with injury
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins' Pete Fairbanks leaves with nerve irritation and numbness after facing 1 batter vs. Red Sox
"Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing one batter in Miami’s 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Fairbanks started the ninth but left after issuing a leadoff walk to Mickey Gasper. Fairbanks experienced similar discomfort on April 27, when his outing at the Los Angeles Dodgers was cut short.
"Veteran closer Pete Fairbanks, 32, who signed a one-year deal to join the Marlins this season, felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing just one batter in Miami's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 25, 2026, 4:47 AMCloser Fairbanks exits Marlins' loss with injury
Veteran closer Pete Fairbanks, 32, who signed a one-year deal to join the Marlins this season, felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing just one batter in Miami's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:15 AMMarlins' Pete Fairbanks leaves with nerve irritation and numbness after facing 1 batter vs. Red Sox
Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing one batter in Miami’s 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Fairbanks started the ninth but left after issuing a leadoff walk to Mickey Gasper. Fairbanks experienced similar discomfort on April 27, when his outing at the Los Angeles Dodgers was cut short.
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