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Placed on 15-day IL The Cubs placed Fulmer on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Fulmer has surrendered six runs in 5.2 innings across his last seven appearances, and he'll now be sidelined for the next two weeks in order to address a forearm issue. Jordan Wicks was called up from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move and will start for the Cubs on Saturday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient over two frames Fulmer did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over two innings in a win over the Cardinals. He struck out two.

Impact Fulmer didn't give the Cubs the start they'd hoped for, surrendering a leadoff home run to Lars Nootbar on the very first pitch of the game. He would also give up a single and a walk in the inning but was able to work his way out of the jam and added two strikeouts in the second before being relieved by Drew Smyly to open the third. The right-handed reliever had not allowed a hit in three straight appearances coming in and now holds a lousy 9:7 K:BB in July.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To serve as opener Saturday Fulmer will serve as the Cubs' opener Saturday versus the Cardinals, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Fulmer threw 15 pitches in relief for the Cubs in Friday's defeat of St. Louis, so he'll probably only cover the first inning of Saturday's tilt. The 30-year-old right-hander holds a 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB through 42.2 total frames on the season.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching better this month Fulmer, who pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 10-1 win over the Guardians, has a 0.66 ERA across 13.2 innings this month.

Impact Fulmer has only been scored upon once in 12 June appearances, and he has also registered 14 strikeouts across the 13.2 innings. The veteran entered the month with a 7.36 ERA for the season, but he's been able to lower that to 4.79. Fulmer seems to have regained his form as a reliable reliever, though he's not seeing save chances with the Cubs, so his fantasy value remains limited.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Takes loss in relief Saturday Fulmer (0-4) allowed two runs while retiring only two batters to take the loss Saturday against the Reds. He gave up a hit and two walks while striking out two.

Impact Fulmer was tagged for a two-run home run by Jonathan India in the fifth inning to ultimately get saddled with the loss in the 8-5 defeat, The veteran has struggled with his new team, as he now has a 7.84 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or more six times in 23 outings this year. Fulmer has lost his grip on a high-leverage role and has little fantasy appeal at the moment.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again Monday Fulmer (0-3) allowed two runs on two hits while retiring two batters to take the loss Monday against the Astros. He walked one and struck out one.

Impact Fulmer came on in the seventh inning and struggled, serving up a two-run home to Alex Bregman before getting the hook. The veteran has allowed five earned runs across 1.1 innings in his last two appearances, and he's stuck with an ugly 7.50 ERA overall. Fulmer was better last year with a 3.39 ERA while splitting time between Detroit and Minnesota, so he could still rebound in 2023. However, he's worked his way out of closer mix for the time being.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching better lately Fulmer worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning and record a hold in Friday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Fulmer worked the eighth in the eventual 4-1 victory for his third hold of the season, and he's been pitching better lately. Since allowing six earned runs combined in consecutive outings on April 20 and 23, the veteran has now logged four straight scoreless appearances. Fulmer now has a 6.08 ERA and should continue to see high-leverage work for the Cubs if he looks like this version.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs pitching notes: Michael Fulmer making tweaks, Keegan Thompson's usage and more Updates on four Cubs pitchers including two on the injured list: Jameson Taillon and Kyle Hendricks.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Do the Chicago Cubs need to explore different closing options after Michael Fulmer's rocky start? Michael Fulmer can’ t lose the Chicago Cubs closer’ s role if he’ s not officially the closer. “I trust Michael Fulmer, I’ ll make that stat...

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Gets hit hard Thursday Fulmer (0-2) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while retiring only one batter to take the loss Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Fulmer had a nightmare outing out of the bullpen, which pushed his ERA up to 7.56. He had an ERA of 3.38 coming into the night but will now need to string together some good performances to get back to a respectable level. Brad Boxberger has been more effective so far, and it wouldn't be shocking to see the Cubs look his way in the ninth instead of Fulmer, at least in the short term.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first hold Fulmer pitched a scoreless inning of relief with one strikeout in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact After blowing a save chance in the ninth inning Saturday, Fulmer worked the eighth inning Sunday for his first hold of the season, while Brad Boxberger got the ninth. The two veterans were expected to split closing duties this year, though based on recent events, perhaps Boxberger has edged slightly ahead of Fulmer. The latter should still see plenty of high-leverage work, however, and is likely to maintain some fantasy appeal.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows another save Fulmer (0-1) took the loss and blew the save against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact The Cubs carried a tenuous 1-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning and turned to Fulmer to close things out. The right-hander couldn't get the job done, surrendering a two-out, two-run walkoff single to David Peralta after allowing a pair of one-out hits. Fulmer converted his first save chance of the season against Texas on April 7, but he's since blown his next two opportunities and has allowed three earned runs across 2.2 frames over his past three outings.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decision to pitch to David Peralta bites Cubs, Michael Fulmer as Dodgers get walk-off win Letting Fulmer face Peralta rather than Austin Barnes is suspect at best. The apparent communication breakdown is perplexing as well.

APRIL 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Peralta, Dodgers come back for 2-1 win over Cubs

David Peralta hit a walk-off two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Blows save Monday Fulmer allowed a run on two hits across an inning of work to blow the save Monday against the Mariners. He struck out one.

Impact Tasked with protecting a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, Fulmer allowed a solo home run to Jarred Kelenic to blow his first save of the year, but the Cubs would rally for the 3-2 win in 10 innings. The run was the first one allowed this season by Fulmer, who now has a 2.08 ERA and eight strikeouts across 4.1 innings. He should continue to see regular save chances, though Brad Boxberger remains in the mix as well.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner's single in 10th inning lifts Cubs past Mariners 3-2

Nico Hoerner’s soft single off Matt Brash with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Nick Madrigal and gave the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 win over the Seattle Marin...

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Notches first save Fulmer gave up a hit and struck out four over two scoreless innings Friday to record his first save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Neither Brad Boxberger nor Adbert Alzolay had pitched since Tuesday, but Cubs manager David Ross still elected to use Fulmer for multiple innings to close out the shutout, and the right-hander ultimately threw 28 pitches (18 strikes) as he picked up the team's first save of the year. The usage suggests that Ross might view Fulmer as more of a fireman than a pure ninth-inning arm, but he remains the favorite to finish the season leading the team in saves.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anything can happen in Cubs bullpen as Fulmer completes two-inning save The Cubs don't really have set roles for their relief pitchers, and Friday was another example. Brad Boxberger warmed up in the bullpen as M...

APRIL 7, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Stroman pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Texas Rangers 2-0

Marcus Stroman pitched six sparkling innings and Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead RBI single, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Pitches ninth inning Thursday Fulmer pitched a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact Fulmer got the ninth inning while Brad Boxberger worked the eighth, but it was a non-save situation. Still, it's a promising sign for Fulmer that he was the last reliever used on Opening Day. He figures to split closer duties with Boxberger based on spring training reports, though Fulmer may be slightly ahead at this point.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has less competition in bullpen With Rowan Wick outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Fulmer and Brad Boxberger should be the Cubs' primary options at the back e...

Impact It was previously reported that Fulmer and Boxberger were viewed as the leading candidates to close, and this news should cement those two at the back of the bullpen. It remains to be seen if one of the pitchers will emerge as the primary closer. For now, fantasy managers should keep tabs on both of the veterans as the regular season approaches.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Primary option at closer for CHC? Fulmer and Brad Boxberger are viewed as the primary options at closer for the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact It could ultimately wind up being more of a carousel, with Brandon Hughes, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay also somewhere in the mix, but Fulmer has expressed a strong desire to claim the job and Boxberger boasts 82 career major-league saves. Fulmer, 29, signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Chicago in February after working to a 3.39 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 63.2 innings last season between the Tigers and Twins. He picked up three saves along the way.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How the Cubs made their pitch to Michael Fulmer, who might become their next closer The Cubs told the righty reliever during the free agency process how they thought they could make him better.

MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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