MICHAEL FULMER NEWS

Astros stretch winning streak to 6 with 3-2 win over Tigers

Jose Altuve homered early, and Michael Brantley tripled in a two-run eighth to help the Houston Astros run their winning streak to a season-best six games with an 3-2 victory over...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues strong start Fulmer, who pitched 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's win over the Dodgers, has yet to allow a run this season across 9.1 innings.

Impact Fulmer was effective again Saturday and recorded his third hold of the season in the 5-1 Detroit victory. The righty also has one win and one save, which has boosted his fantasy value. Gregory Soto is still the primary closer, but Fulmer certainly has an important role in the Tigers' bullpen and will remain a solid fantasy asset if he keeps pitching like this.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Fulmer picked up the save, striking out one and pitching the ninth inning of a 2-1 win Friday in Kansas City.

Impact After Gregory Soto received both of the save opportunities to start the season, manager A.J. Hinch called upon Fulmer to get the final three outs Friday. The righty needed just 11 pitches to retire the side in order and finished the night by striking out Hunter Dozier on three pitches. With Soto having pitched three of the last four games, Fullmer got the nod in the ninth. The 2016 American League Rookie of the Year was second on the Tigers last season with 14 saves and is next in line should Soto falter.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Torkelson's 2-run bomb sends Tigers past Royals 2-1

Rookie Spencer Torkelson hit a long two-run homer and had two of Detroit’s three hits, and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their fifth straight loss, 2-1

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up first win Fulmer (1-0) worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Monday against the Red Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Fulmer was second on the Tigers with 14 saves last season, but he also scooped up five wins out of the bullpen. Gregory Soto earned the save Monday and should see the bulk of the chances this year, so Fulmer will have to typically settle for holds and the occasional win while working in the eighth inning. That limits the righty's fantasy appeal a bit, though things could change if he overtook Soto for the closer role.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baez's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Tigers to 3-1 win over Red Sox

Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer finds velocity after concerning spring: Worries 'gone now' In Saturday's 5-2 loss, the Detroit Tigers sent righty reliever Michael Fulmer to the mound for the top of the ninth inning at Comerica Park...

APRIL 10, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Sharp in season debut Fulmer pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in Saturday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Fulmer got the ninth inning but the Tigers were down 5-2 at the time, so closer Gregory Soto wasn't needed. Soto led the club with 18 saves last season, though Fulmer wasn't that far behind with 14 of his own. The former should see the bulk of the chances in 2022 with Fulmer typically getting high-leverage work in the eighth inning. His fantasy value would increase, of course, if he somehow supplanted Soto as the closer.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sluggish this spring Fulmer has an 11.57 ERA and has allowed two home runs across three Grapefruit League games.

Impact It's a small sample size of just 2.1 innings, but Fulmer hasn't been sharp yet, which is further evidenced by his lack of strikeouts. He's also reportedly a few ticks off from his typical velocity, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. The righty was solid for the Tigers last season with a 2.97 ERA and 14 saves, so he should get rolling at some point. However, with Gregory Soto and offseason addition Andrew Chafin around, Fulmer might not see as many save opportunities in 2022.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making nearly $5 million Fulmer and the Tigers agreed to terms on a one-year, $4.95 million contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fulmer will get a raise of nearly $2 million in his final year of team control. That comes after a season in which he saved 14 games while posting career bests in ERA (2.97) and strikeout rate (24.6 percent).

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets bullpen competition Fulmer got added competition for the Tigers' primary setup role with the addition of Andrew Chafin on Wednesday, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Impact Gregory Soto is expected to be the team's closer heading into the season, which would leave Fulmer and Chafin in setup roles. Fulmer did have 14 saves and nine holds in 2021 to go with a 2.97 ERA, so he should definitely see high-leverage work moving forward. With Chafin being a lefty and Fulmer a righty, manager A.J. Hinch could just play the matchups with his top bullpen options. Either would see a boost in value if they replaced Soto as the closer at any point.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackie Robinson AL Rookies of the Year x-unanimous 2021 — Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay 2020 — x-Kyle Lewis, Seattle 2019 — x-Yordan Alvarez, Houston 2018 — Shohei Ohtani, Los Angele...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cabrera hit 500th home run in Tigers' best season since 2016

Miguel Cabrera joined the 500-home run club and the Detroit Tigers had their best season in five years

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns 14th save Fulmer worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Impact The save was the 14th of the season for Fulmer, which was four behind Gregory Soto (finger) for the team lead. Fulmer had a nice rebound campaign in his second year back after Tommy John surgery, finishing the season with a 2.97 ERA and 73 strikeouts across 69.2 innings after recording an 8.78 ERA in 2020. The former starter looked comfortable in a relief role, and he should be a key member of Detroit's bullpen in 2022.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers end losing season by beating playoff-bound White Sox

Daz Cameron homered leading off the ninth to spark a three-run inning, and the Detroit Tigers closed their fifth straight losing season with a 5-2 win over the AL Central champion...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save Fulmer nailed down the save Thursday against Minnesota after tossing a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one.

Impact Fulmer has been on fire recently and has tossed 10 straight scoreless outings, and in fact, he has given up just two runs over his last 18 innings of work from Aug. 22 onward since he allowed three runs against the Angels on Aug. 19. The right-hander has gone 13-for-17 in save chances this season and owns a 3.01 ERA on the year, a figure that would rank as a career-best mark for him.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers

Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down another save Fulmer earned his 12th save of the season Saturday against the Royals, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in 1.1 innings.

Impact Fulmer came on with two outs in the eighth inning and immediately put out a fire, striking out Andrew Benintendi to strand a pair of inherited runners. The Tigers added two runs to their 3-1 lead in the bottom of the frame, and Fulmer finished things off in the ninth. Fulmer has adjusted well to his new relief role in 2021, logging a 3.06 ERA and 72:18 K:BB over 67.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera drives in 4 runs as Tigers top Royals 5-1

Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers downed the Kansas City Royals 5-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 11th save Fulmer earned the save against the White Sox on Tuesday after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one.

Impact After allowing an inherited runner to score on an RBI single by Tim Anderson in the eighth, Fulmer returned in the ninth frame to finish things off. With two outs and a two-run lead, trouble loomed when Fulmer gave up a single to Eloy Jimenez and a walk to Yoan Moncada. The right-hander rebounded quickly by sending Leury Garcia down on strikes to finish off the victory. Fulmer now has 11 saves this season to go with a 3.12 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. With Gregory Soto out for the season, Fulmer looks to be the favorite for ninth-inning duties in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold

Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Sox’s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candelario and Garneau homer, Tigers beat Rays 4-3

Jeimer Candelario and Dustin Garneau homered as the Detroit Tigers beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hinch laments putting Michael Fulmer in tough spot in loss to Rays In hindsight, should Hinch have taken Soto out immediately after he was hit in the pitching hand by a line drive in the ninth?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer explains how they lost to Rays Detroit Tigers reliever Michael Fulmer talks Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, after his team's 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in the 10th inning.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Charged with blown save Fulmer allowed a hit and struck out one batter in Friday's loss to the Rays. He was not charged with a run but was tagged with a blown save.

Impact Fulmer took over in the ninth inning after Gregory Soto loaded the bases with no outs. All three runs would come in to score and Fulmer was charged with the blown save as the Rays forced extra innings. In 11 appearances since his last blown save on Aug. 19, the 28-year-old righty registered a 1.46 ERA with an 11:3 K:BB. Fulmer is sporting a 3.23 ERA with nine save this season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE