The goal of resting uncovered in the fridge is to evaporate the surface moisture which lets you get a better sear since less energy is spent evaporating water o

The goal of resting uncovered in the fridge is to evaporate the surface moisture which lets you get a better sear since less energy is spent evaporating water on/near the surface of the steak. You usually want to store food covered the fridge so that this exact thing doesn't happen, and so that odors don't transfer between foods. Or at least that's what I think.