The special reason the Marlins are starting Pete Fairbanks vs. Yankees instead of usual closer role
This is such a cool move by the Marlins.
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Pete Fairbanks is unquestionably the closer for the Miami Marlins . Against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Fairbanks will be the starting pitcher. He's only made two previous starts, both in 2020 for the Tampa Bay Rays , and this wasn't the initial plan for Sunday.
But he'll be the opener in front of Chris Paddack, and for the coolest reason. MORE: Jo Adell robbed 3 home runs in the same game Why is Pete Fairbanks starting today? Fairbanks is starting Sunday because of what comes next in his schedule.
On Monday morning, Fairbanks' wife is being induced to give birth, according to Isaac Azout . That means that once Fairbanks pitches on Sunday, he'll be hustling back to Florida. The game was initially supposed to start at 1:35 p.