Rays RHP Pete Fairbanks (nerve issues) activated off IL

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Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the visiting New York Yankees.

Fairbanks hasn't pitched in a game since April 17 due to nerve-related issues in his pitching hand.

Fairbanks, 30, told reporters that multiple MRI exams didn't reveal any structural damage in his right arm.

"I was able to fi