The Arizona Diamondbacks have laid out a plan for the 2026 MLB offseason, and the bullpen is the top priority. It is a good year for relievers, as several elite closers are on the market. In fact, the Diamondbacks have been linked to one reliever who would help establish their late-inning group.
According to the Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro, Arizona has engaged in discussions with Pete Fairbanks in free agency. Fairbanks is a popular name in the relief market, and it’s very deserving. In 2025, Fairbanks posted a 2.83 ERA with 27 saves, putting him in a great spot entering free agency.
The 32-year-old closer has struggled with injuries in the past, but the last few seasons have been full of health and success. The walk rate has started to stabilize, but his strikeout rate has dropped compared to previous seasons. Still, Fairbanks would be an excellent addition to Arizona’s bullpen.
The Diamondbacks struggled to find a reliable back-end help due to injuries sustained in 2025, so Fairbanks would give the team an identity. There needs to be a stable presence in the ninth inning for Arizona, and Fairbanks is a tremendous fit.
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