That varied arsenal makes sense considering Keller’s background as a starter in Kansas City and could play a role in his future, as some teams might contemplate signing Keller with the intention of converting him back to a rotation role. Potential fits: Fairbanks’ declining velocity and strikeout rates might not portend many more years as a no-doubt ninth-inning option, but he’s still pretty clearly someone who can improve a lot of bullpens around the league, as evidenced by the rapidly growing list of teams that have reportedly been connected to the right-hander early in his free agency. The D-backs represent an ideal landing spot if Fairbanks is hoping to remain a closer in the short-term, and the Tigers could be a nice fit if he wants a pitcher-friendly ballpark and is cool with handling setup duties in deference to Will Vest.
Author: Jordan Shusterman
Published at: 2025-12-04 23:48:05
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