Fairbanks finished the regular season with seven consecutive scoreless appearances spanning 6.1 innings during which he allowed six hits and generated a 7:3 K:BB.
The solid run to wrap up the campaign was certainly encouraging after Fairbanks experienced some early stumbles following a month-plus stay on the injured list in late summer due to a shoulder injury. The right-hander should garner a spot on the Rays' ALDS roster and serve as a trusted member of the bullpen after posting three holds and three saves across 12.1 innings during the team's 2020 run that culminated in a World Series loss to the Dodgers.