Blue Jays, Dodgers Reportedly To Pursue 2.83 ERA Closer

The Toronto Blue Jays have a need in the backend of the bullpen, but they are not the only ones.

The Blue Jays' World Series opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers, are also expected to be looking for high-leverage relievers this offseason. On that note, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that both the Blue Jays and the Dodgers are expected to pursue former Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.

"Fairbanks, who turns 32 next month, had an expected ERA last season in the top 11 percent of the sport," Rosenthal wrote. "He ranks among the top four in Rays history in saves, strikeouts and appearances. But while he avoided the IL last season, he has a lengthy injury history, including Raynaud’s syndrome, which disrupts the blood flow to his fingers and affects his grip on the ball in cold weat