JUNE 23, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
St. Louis Cardinals: Michael Fulmer is a trade target While the St. Louis Cardinals play the Detroit Tigers, reliever Michael Fulmer is one player to watch as a trade target for the bullpen. The...
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer joins Ben Verlander on 'Flippin' Bats'
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer joins "Flippin' Bats" to discuss relief pitching, returning from injuries and more.JUNE 22, 2021
Notches sixth save Fulmer allowed one walk and struck out three batters in a scoreless 10th inning Sunday, earning a save over the Angels.
Impact Fulmer put runners on the corners after a two-out walk to Shohei Ohtani but escaped with the 5-3 lead intact and picked up his sixth save of the season. It was a strong bounce-back outing after he gave up two runs in a close save Wednesday. The 28-year-old righty is now 6-for-7 in save chances with a 3.55 ERA this season.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Near disaster in save Wednesday Fulmer allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Kansas City.
Impact Fulmer was fortunate to have a three-run lead to protect, as he gave up an RBI double to Whit Merrfield and an RBI single to Carlos Santana with two outs. The righty was able to strike out Salvador Perez to end the threat. Fulmer is now 5-for-6 in save chances with a 3.65 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 37 innings this year. Wednesday was just his second appearance since returning from a shoulder injury. Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero remain in the mix for save chances, although the latter worked a perfect eighth inning for a hold in this contest.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castro HR, Tigers rally for sweep over skidding Royals
Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for a three-game sweepJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reliever roundup: Michael Fulmer, Kendall Graveman and more potential hot-ticket items at the trade deadline Greg Jewett paints this week's closer landscape and lays out which high-leverage relievers could be on the move ahead of the trade deadline.
JUNE 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Royals take 4-game skid into matchup with Tigers
Kansas City heads into the matchup against Detroit in a rut, losers of four straightJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially activated Monday Fulmer (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact The right-hander hasn't pitched since May 30 due to a strained right shoulder, and he'll rejoin the active roster Monday after a brief trip to the injured list. Fulmer opened the season in the rotation but has pitched well out of the bullpen with a 1.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 13.1 innings since May 5. The 28-year-old is 4-for-5 in save chances and should reclaim primary closer's duties now that he's healthy, though Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto also remain in the mix.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer ready to return; Spencer Turnbull departs for Florida Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch provides updates about reliever Michael Fulmer, starter Spencer Turnbull and third baseman Jeimer Candelario...
JUNE 14, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Nearing return Fulmer (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday or Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact Fulmer was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain June 6, but it appears as though he'll be able to return after a minimal absence. The right-hander could reclaim the closing duties as soon as he's reinstated from the IL. He converted on four of his five save chances prior to his injury.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Royals look to end 3-game losing streak against Tigers
Kansas City is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over DetroitJUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Funkhouser expected to start as Detroit hosts Chicago
The Tigers will send Kyle Funkhouser to the mound Sunday and the White Sox will give Carlos Rodon the startJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urena expected to start as Tigers host the White Sox
The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Saturday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Jose UrenaJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skubal expected to start as Detroit hosts Chicago
The Tigers will roll out Tarik Skubal to the mound Friday and the White Sox plan to give Lucas Giolito the startJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheffield expected to start for the Mariners against Tigers
The Mariners will start Justus Sheffield on Thursday and the Tigers are expected to counter with Tyler AlexanderJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen scheduled to start for Mariners at Tigers
The Mariners will start Chris Flexen on Wednesday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey MizeJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eric Haase homers in 1st and helps Tigers beat Mariners 5-3
Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What Detroit Tigers know about Michael Fulmer, Spencer Turnbull injuries The Detroit Tigers have reliever Michael Fulmer and starter Spencer Turnbull on the 10-day injured list. Here's what the organization knows...
JUNE 8, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Could be back in minimum time Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that the early diagnosis on Fulmer's strained shoulder was positive, and the Tigers are hopeful that the right-hander could return from the 10-day i...
Impact Shoulder injuries always bring some level of concern for pitchers, but Fulmer appears fortunate to at least have avoided a significant one. Hinch's hope of Fulmer coming off the IL when first eligible Sunday may be overly optimistic, but the 28-year-old will at least have a shot at returning in the minimum amount of time if he's able to resume throwing off a mound in the next few days. After being moved to a relief role in early May, Fulmer almost immediately factored into the mix at closer for the Tigers, notching four saves in five chances before he was placed on the IL. Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero are expected to serve as the Tigers' primary late-inning options in the short term sans Fulmer.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers
Tony La Russa moved into sole possession of second on baseball’s career manager wins list, snapping a tie with John McGraw by directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over...JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More tests await Manager A.J. Hinch said Fulmer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, will undergo further tests on his strained right shoulder later in the day, when the Tigers return...
Impact The Tigers don't believe Fulmer is dealing with structural damage to the shoulder, but the medical tests should provide more information about the extent of his injury and a potential timeline for his recovery. With Fulmer on the shelf for at least the next week and a half, Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero look like the best options for saves out of the Detroit bullpen.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
