The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people will be keeping a close eye on this winter. They could be one of the more active teams on the trade market, given some of the assets that could be made available.
One of the best trade chips in baseball could very well be Rays closer, Pete Fairbanks. He has been the go-to guy at the end of games for manager Kevin Cash for three years and has thrived in the role with 75 saves converted. He has struck out 171 batters across 151 innings with a 2.98 ERA.
Throughout his entire tenure with Tampa Bay, he has been consistently productive with a 2.98 ERA across 256.2 innings with 317 strikeouts. He has thrived in whatever role has been asked of him and should garner a lot of attention on the trade market.
Who could come calling about his availability? Here are four teams that would certainly engage the Rays in trade talks for him.
Market may be too on Pete Fairbanks for Rays to pass up