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By Logan Brown
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In recent years, it has become more common for MLB teams to use an opener to cover the first inning or two before going to the bullpen and relying on someone to cover the bulk of the game.
The Miami Marlins are doing something like that on Sunday when they wrap up a series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx, up more out of necessity. The start of the final game in the series has been delayed due to inclement weather. With the first pitch being pushed back to around 3 p.m. ET, the Marlins had to make a decision about one of their high-leverage relievers.
During the delay before the game, the Marlins announced that closer Pete Fairbanks will start Sunday's game against the Yankees, meaning he will face the top of the lineup, which includes slugger Aaron Judge. The decision to start Fairbanks rather than save him for the end of the game, which is typical, is to allow Fairbanks time to leave the ballpark early.
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The Marlins plan to place Fairbanks on the paternity list on Monday because his wife is being induced in the morning for the birth of their child. By starting Fairbanks, the Marlins can use his services and allow him to get home in time for a special moment with his family.
Initially, the Marlins announced that right-hander Chris Paddack would start the game, but the delay caused Miami to reconsider Fairbanks' circumstances and give him the start instead. Paddack will now enter the game from the bullpen after Fairbanks is done pitching, and Paddack will control the bulk of the game.
The Marlins are off to a strong start this season with a 5-3 record, but they will be looking to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Yankees on Sunday.
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