Marlins' Fairbanks starts, goes on paternity leave
Why it matters: The Miami Marlins temporarily lose their closer, Pete Fairbanks, due to paternity leave.
- Pete Fairbanks, a closer for the Miami Marlins, made a rare start on Sunday.
- Fairbanks threw a 27-pitch first inning against the New York Yankees.
- The Miami Marlins granted Fairbanks paternity leave immediately after his start to allow him to be present for the birth of his child.
In a rare move, Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks was given a starting assignment on Sunday, throwing a 27-pitch first inning against the New York Yankees. This unusual decision allowed the 32-year-old closer to immediately go on paternity leave for the birth of his child.
