My theory on Fairbanks is that he represents the best chance for a Rays reliever to get saves in several years. Because they signed him to a ln extension and locked in his cost, they don't have to worry about saves inflating his value in arbitration. It doesn't mean he's exclusively a closer, but the contract negates their cost concerns.
Also, reliever ratios are useful in mono leagues with roto categories. They're so deep that some teams won't have more than one established closer. So really good relievers help ratios and Ks.
My theory on Fairbanks is that he represents the best chance for a Rays reliever to get saves in several years. Because they signed him to a ln extension and locked in his cost, they don't have to worry about saves inflating his value in arbitration. It doesn't mean he's exclusively a closer, but the contract negates their cost concerns.
Also, reliever ratios are useful in mono leagues with roto categories. They're so deep that some teams won't have more than one established closer. So really good relievers help ratios and Ks.