Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks leaves Monday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox after feeling nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm. Miami plays without him following his early exit during the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss.
Fairbanks is reported to begin the ninth but departs after issuing a leadoff walk to Mickey Gasper, leaving after only one batter. The reports also note that he has had similar discomfort before, with an earlier outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 27 that was cut short due to the same type of issue.
Across the accounts, the primary focus is the timing and immediate reason for Fairbanks’ removal from the game: he experiences symptoms in his throwing arm, then exits after minimal participation. The coverage does not present additional details beyond the diagnosis-style description of the sensation, and it does not specify a return timeline.
