Rays closer Pete Fairbanks placed on 15-day injured list, reliever Kevin Kelly called up.

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to nerve-related issues causing numbness in his fingers. Manager Kevin Cash will use matchups to fill the closer role, with Colin Poche, Jason Adam, Shawn Armstrong, and Garrett Cleavinger expected to get chances. Reliever Kevin Kelly has been called up from Triple-A Durham to replace Fairbanks on the roster.

April 22, 2024
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