Pete Fairbanks To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery

MLB Trade Rumors • September 19, 2026 • sports

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Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome after multiple nerve-related injured list stints this season, with his 2027 readiness uncertain.
Setup man Anthony Bender is also set for surgery to address a stress reaction in his right shin, though he is expected to return healthy in 2027 and will be arbitration-eligible.
Fairbanks struggled this season with a 6.31 ERA and a career-high home run rate, despite showing strong strikeout ability and velocity, and will become a free agent in December.
The Marlins bullpen has declined in the second half of the season, ranking 23rd in ERA post-All-Star break, and will rely on returning arms like Ronny Henriquez and others, but lacks late-inning experience.
Fairbanks' surgery aims to relieve nerve and blood vessel pressure in his upper arm, a condition he has managed throughout his career, but this year’s repeated injuries led to the decision for surgery.

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