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Mariners add former Rookie of the Year seemingly just for the heck of it While the Seattle Mariners do need more arms in the bullpen, there is the question of what someone like Michael Fulmer can bring to the orga...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Former Tigers Rookie of the Year, All-Star signs with Mariners | Sporting News Michael Fulmer is getting a fresh start with the Seattle Mariners.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goes to Seattle on MiLB deal The Mariners signed Fulmer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Fulmer had been released from his minor-league deal with the Royals this past weekend but has quickly landed a new contract. The 32-year-old ha allowed three runs over 5.2 innings in the big leagues this season and holds a 3.98 ERA and 68:24 K:BB over 54.1 frames at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Royals Fulmer signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Fulmer lost his place on the Cubs' 40-man roster last Thursday despite pitching three scoreless innings during his time with the team. He'll now attempt to work his way back into the big leagues with Kansas City, though he will first need to prove himself at Triple-A Omaha. As long as the 32-year-old's 3.00 ERA in the minors this year follows him to his new organization, it may not be long before he gets a shot with the Royals.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Fulmer elected to become a free agent Monday.

Impact Fulmer passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the Cubs' 40-man roster and he is now free to sign with another organization. The veteran hurler has allowed three runs with a 3:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings between the Red Sox and Cubs in 2025.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer Deadspin | Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer

JUNE 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, send down RHP Michael Fulmer for assignment

The Cubs activated left-hander Shota Imanaga from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday’s season finale at St. Louis.

JUNE 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, send down RHP Michael Fulmer for assignment

Cubs Designated Michael Fulmer for Assignment Ahead of Shota Imanaga's Return It was long expected that Shota Imanaga was going to make his Chicago Cubs return on Wednesday. Out since May 5 due to a hamstring strain, t...

JUNE 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches 5 scoreless innings vs. Cardinals in return from left hamstring strain

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched five scoreless innings against St. Louis in his return from a strained left hamstring that had sidelined him since May 4

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses 40-man roster spot The Cubs designated Fulmer for assignment Thursday.

Impact Fulmer tossed three scoreless frames over two appearances during his brief time with the Cubs. The veteran right-hander elected free agency after being removed from Boston's 40-man roster earlier this season, and he's likely to become a free agent again if he passes through waivers.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-0

Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses two clean innings Monday Fulmer worked around two hits to toss two scoreless innings of relief in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After Chicago starter Ben Brown was tagged for eight runs in five innings, Fulmer came on in mop-up duty with the game largely out of reach. It was the veteran righty's first appearance for the Cubs this season, as he started the year in Boston before getting cut loose toward the end of April. Fulmer previously pitched for Chicago in 2023, logging a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 65 strikeouts across 57 innings out of the bullpen. He will likely serve as a low-leverage reliever this time around for the Cubs, which limits his fantasy appeal.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One-Time Red Sox Hurler Recalled by Chicago Cubs Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Michael Fulmer was recalled from Triple-A Iowa by the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

JUNE 23, 2025 • NESN.COM

Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series agains...

JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned to big leagues The Cubs selected Fulmer's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Fulmer will begin his second stint in the big leagues with the Cubs, after he previously made 58 relief appearances for the club during the 2023 season. He underwent UCL revision surgery shortly after that season and didn't pitch in 2024 before catching on with the Red Sox. After being booted off the Red Sox's 40-man roster and electing free agency in April, Fulmer reunited with the Cubs on a minor-league deal and pitched effectively at the Triple-A level. He'll earn another look in the Chicago bullpen after he logged a 2.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB in 24.1 innings with Iowa.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Northsiders on MiLB deal The Cubs signed Fulmer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Fulmer elected free agency earlier this week after being booted from Boston's 40-man roster and has quickly latched on in a new organization. The veteran right-hander's last full major-league season was with the Cubs in 2023, when he posted a 4.42 ERA and 65:28 K:BB over 57 innings before requiring UCL revision surgery. Fulmer will report to Triple-A Iowa.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Fulmer elected free agency after he was outrighted by the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact Fulmer will hit the open market instead of reporting to Triple-A Worcester after Boston designated him for assignment Friday. The right-hander made one appearance out of the bullpen with the Red Sox on April 14 versus the Rays, surrendering three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 2.2 innings.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Right-Handed Pitcher Designated for Assignment The Boston Red Sox designated Michael Fulmer for assignment and called up Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester.

APRIL 19, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deadspin | Red Sox activate 3B Alex Bregman, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer Deadspin | Red Sox activate 3B Alex Bregman, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer

APRIL 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Red Sox activate 3B Alex Bregman, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Alex Bregman off the paternity list Friday, while right-hander Michael Fulmer was designated for...

APRIL 18, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for assignment The Red Sox designated Fulmer for assignment Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Fulmer was knocked around in his lone appearance with the big club, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 2.2 innings. It was the first outing in the majors for the 32-year-old since 2023, as he missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from UCL revision surgery. It's possible there will be interest via trade or waivers in Fulmer, who offers versatility after being stretched out as a starter at Triple-A Worcester.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Fulmer trades campground for major league digs with call-up to Red Sox - The Boston Globe The 32-year-old former All-Star pitcher was living out of a camper he drove to Triple A Worcester. Fulmer replaces fellow righthander Richar...

APRIL 13, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox Place Richard Fitts on 15-Day Injured List The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher Richard Fitts on the 15-day injured list and called up minor league pitcher Michael Fulmer.

APRIL 13, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer brought up by Red Sox in return from Tommy John surgery

Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, returning from Tommy John surgery, was brought up from the minor leagues when the Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Richard Fitts on t...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned to majors The Red Sox selected Fulmer's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact After missing the entire 2024 season while recovering from UCL revision surgery, Fulmer had staged a successful comeback at Triple-A to begin the current campaign. Over 11.2 innings across three appearances (two starts), Fulmer gave up six runs (four earned) on seven hits and six walks while striking out 18 batters. Though he'll be joining the 26-man active roster as a replacement for starter Richard Fitts (pectoral), Fulmer is likely to work out of the Boston bullpen initially as a long-relief option.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, send down RHP Michael Fulmer for assignment

Cubs' Shota Imanaga pitches 5 scoreless innings vs. Cardinals in return from left hamstring strain

Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-0

Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa

Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer brought up by Red Sox in return from Tommy John surgery