Red Sox Sign Michael Fulmer To Minor-League Deal
Michael Fulmer Fantasy Stats
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Boston Red Sox
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Height / Weight | 6'3" / 224 lbs. |
Date of Birth (Age) | Mar 15, 1993 (31) |
Experience | 7 seasons |
College | None |
Season Stats
SEASON | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | AVG | FPTS |
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2016 | DET | SP | 26 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 159.0 | 3.06 | 1.119 | 136 | 57 | 54 | 16 | 42 | 132 | .230 | 450.6 |
2017 | DET | SP | 25 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 164.2 | 3.83 | 1.154 | 150 | 80 | 70 | 13 | 40 | 114 | .243 | 382.2 |
2018 | DET | SP | 24 | 24 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 132.1 | 4.69 | 1.315 | 128 | 75 | 69 | 19 | 46 | 110 | .253 | 284.4 |
2020 | DET | SP | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27.2 | 8.78 | 2.060 | 45 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 12 | 20 | .375 | 13.4 |
2021 | DET | SP | 52 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 69.2 | 2.97 | 1.278 | 69 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 20 | 73 | .253 | 220.3 |
2022 | MIN | RP | 67 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 63.2 | 3.39 | 1.366 | 59 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 28 | 61 | .243 | 182.1 |
2023 | CHC | RP | 58 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 57.0 | 4.42 | 1.333 | 48 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 28 | 65 | .230 | 167.4 |
Career | 262 | 89 | 37 | 49 | 19 | 674.0 | 3.94 | 1.263 | 635 | 322 | 295 | 74 | 216 | 575 | 1700.4 |
Game Log
TEAM | OPP | POS | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | AVG | WHIP | FPTS | |
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Aug 5, 2023 | CHC | ATL | RP | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | 0.750 | 10.4 |
Aug 6, 2023 | CHC | ATL | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 | 4.9 |
Aug 11, 2023 | CHC | TOR | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 1.000 | 1.6 |
Aug 12, 2023 | CHC | TOR | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | 1.500 | 0.9 |
Aug 16, 2023 | CHC | CHW | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0.000 | 8.2 |
Aug 18, 2023 | CHC | KC | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.6 |
Aug 19, 2023 | CHC | KC | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 1.500 | -1.1 |
Aug 21, 2023 | CHC | DET | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .800 | 15.000 | -6.2 |
Aug 24, 2023 | CHC | PIT | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1.000 | 3.6 |
Sep 11, 2023 | CHC | COL | RP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 1.500 | 4.3 |
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Michael Fulmer News
The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league deal on Thursday. Fulmer won't be on the fantasy radar at all in 2024, as he's expected to miss the entire season after having UCL revision surgery. The 30-year-old will then serve as relief depth for the BoSox in 2025. The former first-round pick and American League Rookie of the Year in 2016 with the Detroit Tigers went 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA (4.15 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, two saves, 28 walks and 65 strikeouts in 57 innings over 58 appearances (one start) for the Chicago Cubs this past season. Fulmer began his career as a starter, but injuries have forced him into a full-time relief role at this point of his career.
Feb 8
Michael Fulmer Has Surgery, Expected To Miss 2024 Season
Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) underwent right-elbow UCL revision surgery on Thursday and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Fulmer is scheduled to be a free agent after the World Series, so he may have to wait a while before signing with a team once he proves he's on track in his rehab. The 30-year-old reliever and former American League Rookie of the Year with the Detroit Tigers in 2016 went 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA (4.15 FIP), 1.33 WHIP, two saves, 28 walks and 65 strikeouts in 57 innings over 58 appearances (one start) in his first year for the Cubs in 2023.
Oct 19
Michael Fulmer Lands On The 15-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm issue on Saturday. The 30-year-old righty was recently activated from the injured list on September 11 after dealing with the same forearm issue but only made one appearance for the Cubbies before landing back on the IL. Fulmer has put together a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 65:28 K/BB ratio over 58 appearances this year but there's a good chance his regular season is finished. Reliever Daniel Palencia was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.
Sep 16, 2023
Michael Fulmer Activated From Injured List Monday, Earns Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday after recovering from a right forearm strain and earned his second save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Rockies. Fulmer came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one with one out and the bases empty. He allowed a walk and hit a batter before getting the second and third outs on strikeouts. The Cubs put closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) on the 15-day IL Monday with a right forearm strain and Fulmer has closed previously in his career, so it appears that he may get the first shot in the interim. He owns a 4.42 ERA with a 10.26 K/9 rate and a 4.42 BB/9 rate in 57 innings pitched. Fulmer is now worth a look in deeper roto leagues to finish out the season.
Sep 12, 2023
Michael Fulmer Playing Catch
Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer (forearm) has been playing catch recently and could throw a light mound session on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old was placed on the injured list on August 26 after he felt discomfort in his right arm, which was eventually classified as a forearm strain. The hope is Fulmer can return to the Cubs by mid-September and continue to help anchor the bullpen. Across 56 1/3 innings of work, the former Rookie of the Year has pitched to a 4.47 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 27.0% strikeout rate, but he owns a 2.62 ERA since June 1. Fantasy managers should expect Fulmer to continue to add to his 11 holds once he's back.
Sep 6, 2023
Michael Fulmer Named Opener For Saturday
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander threw 15 pitches during their victory over the Cards on Friday. That being said, Fulmer will likely only be able to pitch the first inning of Saturday's game. The 30-year-old right-hander holds a 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB through 42.3 innings. This seems like strategy move by the Cubs, but it won't make Fulmer an appealing fantasy option.
Jul 21, 2023
Michael Fulmer's Struggles Continue Monday
Chicago Cubs reliever Michael Fulmer fell victim to the Houston Astros lineup on Monday when he gave up a two-run home run while trying to preserve a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning and ended up with the loss, his third of the year. He also struck out and walked a batter over 0.2 innings. The 2023 season hasn't been pretty for Fulmer, who owns a 7.50 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 18 innings. The only bright spot is his 26.6% strikeout rate, but that isn't enough to negate his poor ratios. Coming into the year, Fulmer was a candidate for the closer role, but he hasn't registered a save since April 7 and likely won't be trusted with the ninth inning for the foreseeable future. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable dropping the 30-year-old in all formats.
May 16, 2023
Michael Fulmer Records Cubs First Save Of Season
The Chicago Cubs finally had a chance for a save Friday against the Texas Rangers, and it was right-hander Michael Fulmer who took the hill to close the 2-0 victory. He went two innings, allowing one hit and striking out four. Fulmer is running a 0.00 ERA with seven punchouts and one walk across 3.1 innings thus far. The Cubs signed the 30-year-old over the offseason, planning to have him at least contribute to the closing role after posting a 3.39 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 22.1% strikeout rate with three saves and 25 holds in 2022. It's a good sign for fantasy managers, and though he still may have to split save opportunities with Brad Boxberger, it looks like Fulmer will get the bulk of them.
Apr 8, 2023
Michael Fulmer Off To A Good Start
Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer hasn't pitched much yet in 2023 but has been solid when on the mound. Over 1.1 innings, the 30-year-old has three strikeouts and no runs allowed. Fulmer was great a season ago, pitching to a 3.39 ERA and a 22.1% strikeout rate over 63.2 innings. He hasn't had a save opportunity to date, but no neither has any arm on the Cubs pitching staff. Coming into the season, Fulmer was thought of as one of the leading candidates for the closer job, but obviously, there's been no clarity on that situation yet. The former New York Mets draft pick might split chances with Brad Boxberger, which would still allow the former to compile north of 10 saves throughout the season while earning his fair share of holds. Fulmer has relevance in every format but isn't going to be a top reliever in any league.
Apr 4, 2023
Michael Fulmer, Brad Boxberger Viewed As Primary Closers
The Chicago Cubs view relievers Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger as their primary closing options in 2023 for the ninth inning. Boxberger has 82 career saves and a long track record of durability and reliability. Fulmer won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016 and was an All-Star in 2017 as a starter, but he moved to a full-time relief role after having Tommy John surgery in 2019. He saved 14 games for the Tigers in 2021 and had a 2.97 ERA in almost 70 innings. The Cubs also could use the likes of Brandon Hughes, Rowan Wick and Adbert Alzolay in closing situations, which makes Chicago's closing situation more of a committee approach. But if you're speculating on saves in deeper leagues, Fulmer and Boxberger could be decent options.
Mar 14, 2023