MICHAEL FULMER NEWS

Looks better in second outing Fulmer opened Monday's win over the White Sox by tossing three scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and a walk, while striking out two.

Impact This was a step forward for Fulmer, who allowed four runs on five hits and a walk across 2.2 innings on July 27, his only other appearance so far this season. In that first outing, Fulmer was tagged for three home runs, and he did a much better job of keeping the ball in play and limiting damage Monday. The righty is still being treated cautiously in his return from Tommy John surgery, as he left Monday's game after logging just 57 pitches. He figures to work as an opener again Sunday against Cleveland.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers win 4th straight, 5-1 over White Sox

JaCoby Jones hit an inside-the-park home run in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers breezed to their fourth straight victory, 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fulmer expected to start for Detroit against Chicago

The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To pair with Norris Monday Fulmer is slated to work as the opener in Monday's game against the White Sox, with Daniel Norris following him, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fulmer has only made one appearance so far this season, as he had a start rained out last weekend, and then the Tigers and Cardinals postponed an entire series due to a coronavirus outbreak within the St. Louis organization. Because of the long layoff between outings and the fact that he's still building up stamina in his first season back after Tommy John surgery, Fulmer isn't expected to work too far into Monday's game. Norris is expected to handle the middle innings as the team's primary pitcher. Manager Ron Gardenhire indicated that he'd like to get three innings out of each pitcher.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera's bat, Turnbull's arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1

Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for a three-g...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers, Reds rained out, to play 7-inning twinbill Sunday

The Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds were set to play Major League Baseball’s first doubleheader scheduled for seven-inning games on Sunday in order to make up a rainout

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start postponed by rain Fulmer won't pitch Saturday against the Reds as the game has been postponed due to rain.

Impact Fulmer had been scheduled to start (or at least open) for the second time this year and was looking to bounce back from his season debut, in which he allowed four runs in just 2.2 innings against the Royals. The game will be made up as part of a seven-inning doubleheader Sunday, though Fulmer isn't scheduled to start either game.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer expected to start for Cincinnati at Detroit

The Detroit Tigers face the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Tuesday Alexander (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win Tuesday against the Royals. He allowed two hits and struck out two.

Impact Alexander is no longer being considered for a piggyback tandem with Michael Fulmer, but that didn't stop the lefty from securing the win as the second pitcher of the game Tuesday for the Tigers. Despite working in a more traditional bullpen role, Alexander should still be able to give Detroit multiple innings of relief when he pitches, which should allow him to vulture a few wins here and there the rest of the season.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals slug 6 HRs in 14-6 win over Tigers

Maikel Franco hit two of Kansas City’s six home runs, and the Royals pounded the Tigers 14-6, spoiling Detroit’s fan-free home opener

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in return to mound Fulmer allowed four runs on five hits and a walk across two innings in a no-decision Monday against the Royals. He struck out two.

Impact Making his first MLB start since 2018, Fulmer was done in by the long ball, as he allowed home runs to Maikel Franco, Whit Merrifield and Salvador Perez. The Tigers capped Fulmer at 47 pitches, and the righty figures to have his workload carefully monitored in his first year back after Tommy John surgery, which limits his fantasy appeal. He lines up to start again Sunday against the Reds, though he'll likely face another innings/pitch count restriction in that outing.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers to start Fulmer against Kansas City in home opener

Detroit hosts Kansas City for the 2020 home opener

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cron homers in 9th as Tigers knock off Reds 3-2

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JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Fulmer's 'honor,' Kaline tribute, Carson Michael Fulmer remembers starting the Tigers’ home opener in 2017, as much for the atmosphere outside the park as for anything that happened...

JULY 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Working as opener Monday Fulmer will serve as the opener Monday against the Royals, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old is beginning the season with workload limitations as he returns from Tommy John surgery. It's unclear exactly what those limitations are, though Fulmer reached at least three innings of live batting practice in summer camp. The Tigers haven't officially said who is expected to pitch behind the right-hander.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fulmer makes encouraging return to mound Michael Fulmer faced an opponent in a different uniform for the first time in 22 months. His two innings of work in his final Summer Camp ou...

JULY 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Nationals ready to take the field in defense of title

The Washington Nationals are ready to take the field as defending champs

JULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

AL Central Preview Capsules

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