MICHAEL FULMER NEWS

Throwing off mound Fulmer (elbow) has begun throwing off a mound, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Fulmer is coming up on the one-year anniversary of his UCL revision surgery and is tracking toward being ready to go for spring training. The right-hander inked a two-year, minor-league contract with the Red Sox in February and should open the 2025 since in their bullpen, barring any setbacks with his recovery.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Keider Montero throws Tigers' first shutout in 3 seasons in 11-0 rout of Rockies

Rookie Keider Montero pitched Detroit’s first individual shutout in three seasons and the Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-0

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs expect right-hander Michael Fulmer to miss 2024 season following elbow surgery

The Chicago Cubs expect right-hander Michael Fulmer to miss the 2024 season after the reliever had surgery on his pitching elbow

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs P Michael Fulmer to miss '24 after elbow surgery Jun 25, 2023; London, GBR, ENG; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) throws against the St.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Undergoes UCL revision surgery Fulmer underwent UCL revision surgery Thursday on his right elbow and is expected to miss the 2024 season, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact This procedure comes with brutal timing for the 30-year-old reliever, who is set to become a free agent in November. He inked a one-year, $4 million contract with the Cubs prior to the 2023 season and went on to post a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 65:28 K:BB across 57 innings before finishing the year on the injured list because of a forearm strain.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to 60-day IL The Cubs transferred Fulmer (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Fulmer had already been ruled out for the season after landing on the 15-day IL on Sept. 16 with a right forearm strain. His move to the 60-day IL was merely for procedural purposes, as the transaction opened up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Shane Greene. Assuming he doesn't require an offseason procedure to address the forearm strain, Fulmer should be fully cleared for spring training, but he may not be attending camp as a member of the Cubs organization. The 30-year-old right-hander is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason after accruing a 4.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 65:28 K:BB to go with three wins, 11 holds and two saves over 57 innings in 2023.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs bullpen takes another blow with Michael Fulmer returning to the injured list The Chicago Cubs put Fulmer on the 15- day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, the same injury that sidelined him two weeks b...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Fulmer returns to injured list The Chicago Cubs put Michael Fulmer on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, the same injury that sidelined him two...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs bullpen takes another hit as Fulmer returns to IL The Cubs returned reliever Michael Fulmer to the injured list with a right forearm strain before Saturday's game in Arizona. Fulmer came off...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Back on injured list Fulmer was placed on the injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain.

Impact Fulmer suffered an apparent setback, as he returned from the same issue on Monday. This will almost certainly end his regular season, though it's possible he could return for the postseason if he can get healthy.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches save in return Fulmer earned a save against the Rockies on Monday, issuing one walk and striking out two batters over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Fulmer was activated from the injured list Monday and was immediately thrown into the fire, taking the mound with one out in the ninth inning and Chicago holding a one-run lead. He put the first two batters he faced on base via a walk and a hit-by-pitch but rebounded in impressive fashion by fanning Harold Castro and Brenton Doyle to escape the jam. The veteran reliever's save came on the same day Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay landed on the injured list with a forearm strain, though that doesn't necessarily suggest Fulmer will be the team's top ninth-inning option moving forward. Julian Merryweather has pitched very well this season and picked up a save Sunday, but he was likely unavailable Monday after pitching each of the previous three days.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Fulmer (forearm) was activated from the injured list Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Fulmer did not encounter any issues after landing on the injured list in late August, and he will be back in Chicago's bullpen moving forward. Closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move, so roles are set to change at the back end of the bullpen. Fulmer could be in the mix for saves, but he's likely behind a fellow reliever or two.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Fulmer (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It was his first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 26 due to a mild right forearm strain. There is not an exact timetable for Fulmer's return to the Cubs' bullpen, but he would seem to be getting close. He may be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment if his side work continues to go smoothly.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for mound work Fulmer (forearm) is expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Fulmer has been playing catch without issue over the last few days and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from the mild right forearm strain that sent him to the injured list Aug. 26. He could potentially skip a minor-league rehab assignment and return to the Cubs' bullpen this weekend if everything continues to go smoothly.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch Friday Fulmer (forearm) will play catch Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Fulmer is less than a week removed from landing on the injured list with a right forearm strain, but he's made a swift recovery and is ready to do some throwing. The reliever should have a chance to return when first eligible on Sept. 10 if he can avoid setbacks.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forearm shows improvement Fulmer (forearm) is expected to resume throwing later this week, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Fulmer just landed on the 15-day injured list this past Saturday with a right forearm strain, but an examination conducted Monday showed that he is already improving. The 30-year-old setup man might be ready for activation when first eligible Sept. 10.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs put RHP Michael Fulmer on IL, add LHP Jordan Wicks The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Michael Fulmer on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain and selected the contract of left...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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

Chicago baseball report: Cubs' Michael Fulmer on career-saving surgery — and Elvis Andrus' latest milestone for the White Sox The White Sox didn’ t have much success during a June 13-18 West Coast trip, going 2-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners....

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