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Beginning season as opener Manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday that Fulmer (elbow) will begin the season in an "opener-type" role, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Gardenhire has alluded to the 27-year-old opening the season with a limited workload throughout training camp, so this announcement hardly comes as a surprise. Fulmer should work his way to a traditional starter's workload eventually, but he'll start the season being limited to a few innings. Tyler Alexander is a likely option to fill innings during Fulmer's shorter outings.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to begin in piggyback role Fulmer (elbow) is expected to open the season as a piggyback starter, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fulmer says he's ready to start after working his way back from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent back in March of 2019, though the Tigers seemingly won't ask him to handle a starter's workload right away. Fulmer is already a relatively uninteresting fantasy option, as he posted a 4.69 ERA and a 19.7 percent strikeout rate in his most recent healthy season back in 2018, and he becomes even less interesting if his innings are limited.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd honored to be Tigers' starter for opener vs Reds

Matthew Boyd’s status as Detroit’s starter for the season opener is now official

JULY 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Tigers' Zimmermann to miss much of year with forearm strain

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is going on the 45-day injured list because of a strained right forearm

JULY 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Ready to start Fulmer (elbow) believes he's ready to be a part of the Tigers' rotation, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Players being optimistic about their own readiness is hardly a new phenomenon, though there aren't too many reasons to doubt Fulmer's self-assessment here. It's now been 16 months since he underwent Tommy John surgery, a fairly typical length of time for getting back into game action. He threw three innings in live batting practice Saturday, meaning he's probably just a session or two from being able to handle a typical starter's workload. Whether or not he has broad fantasy relevance is another matter, as his 4.69 ERA and 19.7 percent strikeout rate his most recent season back in 2018 were far from exciting.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Early role uncertain Fulmer's (elbow) role at the start of the season remains unclear, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The delayed season has bought Fulmer the time to return from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent back in March of 2019, without missing any more time. The Tigers may not be comfortable giving him a starting role right away, however, with manager Ron Gardenhire mentioning the possibility of using him as an opener until he builds up stamina. The 27-year-old was an unexciting option in his most recent healthy season, posting a 4.69 ERA and a 19.7 percent strikeout rate back in 2018, and his stock takes a further hit if he winds up making only eight or nine true starts this season.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer returns after Tommy John surgery Michael Fulmer will return to the Detroit Tigers after nearly a year and a half away from regular action. He will provide an exciting reason...

JULY 12, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Pitches in intrasquad game Fulmer (elbow) tossed two innings in an intrasquad game Wednesday, allowing an unearned run and striking out one, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was Fulmer's first action in a game setting since spring training of 2019, so while it was just a scrimmage, it was good to see the righty on the mound. The team didn't have a radar gun on him, meaning no velocity readings to gauge quite yet. Fulmer will continue to build up his arm during summer camp, and the team could use him in a long-relief role to begin the season to limit his workload after he missed all of last year.

JULY 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looks lighter in camp Fulmer (elbow) appears to have lost some weight during his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly how much weight Fulmer shed, but onlookers at Detroit's summer camp noted that the 27-year-old appeared to be in good shape. "I just feel more efficient," Fulmer said. "I feel like I'm using my body in better ways, putting less stress on the elbow and less stress on the knee, just to be more efficient and not be as violent. Putting my body in the best position." Physical conditioning will be critical for Fulmer, who last pitched in the majors in 2018. The Tigers have said the righty is ready to go, but they figure to carefully monitor his innings and could have him pitch out of the bullpen to start the season to reduce his workload.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fulmer back on mound during Tigers' 1st workout at Comerica Baseball's return to Comerica Park meant Michael Fulmer was back on the mound in Detroit. It had certainly been a while for the right-hander...

JULY 4, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

Major League Baseball teams are holding their first official team workouts since spring training was halted in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Fulmer back on mound during Tigers' 1st workout at Comerica

Baseball’s return to Comerica Park meant Michael Fulmer was back on the mound in Detroit

JULY 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers: The Semi-Forgotten Michael Fulmer It might seem harsh to call Detroit Tigers’ righty Michael Fulmer “semi-forgotten”. The announcement of him needing Tommy John Surgery was o...

JULY 3, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer could view elbow injury as best thing to have happened to him Having Tommy John surgery was a blow, but the time off also allowed Detroit pitcher Michael Fulmer to heal his body overall.

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Fulmer making progress in return from Tommy John surgery LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — At this time last year, Michael Fulmer was hoping for a healthier 2019. Instead, his injury woes went from bad to wors...

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM

Fulmer making progress in return from Tommy John surgery LAKELAND, Fla. (AP)At this time last year, Michael Fulmer was hoping for a healthier 2019. Instead, his injury woes went from bad to worse....

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • CENTRALILLINOISPROUD.COM

Fulmer making progress in return from Tommy John surgery At this time last year, Michael Fulmer was hoping for a healthier 2019

FEBRUARY 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer plays catch early in 2020 spring training Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer gets some throws in on Day 2 of spring training on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Lakeland, Florida.

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Tigers reach $2.8M deal with Fulmer, avoid arbitration

JANUARY 7, 2020 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers RHP Michael Fulmer may need Tommy John surgery

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer may need Tommy John surgery; 2016 AL Rookie of the Year to seek 3rd opinion

MARCH 19, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers RHP Michael Fulmer may need Tommy John surgery

Fulmer won't pitch in near future, to work on mechanics

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will not pitch in games in the near future, focusing on lower-body mechanics

MARCH 14, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Fulmer feeling healthy, hopes to rebound from tough 2018

Three years after a sparkling debut season, Detroit's Michael Fulmer is at a bit of a crossroads

MARCH 4, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Fulmer feeling healthy, hopes to rebound from tough 2018

Tigers beat Fulmer in final arbitration case this year

Detroit beat pitcher Michael Fulmer in the last salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with a 6-4 final record in decisions

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers beat Fulmer in final arbitration case this year

Cabrera, Fulmer sound optimistic about their health

Miguel Cabrera and Michael Fulmer expect to be ready for the start of spring training

JANUARY 24, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

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