Michael Fulmer

Fulmer attended Deer Creek High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. As a senior, he went 10–2 with a 0.72 earned run average (ERA), 127 strikeouts and also hit .436 with six home runs.{{Cite web|url=http://newsok.com/big-all-city-baseball-player-of-the-year-deer-creeks-michael-fulmer-becomes-complete-player/article/3574391|title=Big All-City Baseball Player of the Year: Deer Creek's Michael Fulmer becomes complete player}} Fulmer committed to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.{{cite news|last1=Lennon|first1=David|title=Mets draft pick Nimmo raises eyebrows|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-find-nimmo-with-13th-pick-in-draft-1.2935682|access-date=29 August 2016|work=Newsday|date=June 7, 2011}}

Fulmer was drafted by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.{{Cite web |url=http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/20134648/ |title='Impact' arm Fulmer was Mets' target all along |access-date=2014-10-16 |archive-date=2016-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530224849/http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/20134648/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=http://newsok.com/deer-creeks-michael-fulmer-picked-by-mets/article/3574979|title=Deer Creek's Michael Fulmer picked by Mets}} He made his professional debut that season with the rookie league Gulf Coast Mets, where he had a 0–1 record with a 10.13 ERA and 10 strikeouts in four appearances, three of them starts.

Fulmer started 21 games for the Savannah Sand Gnats in 2012.{{Cite web|url=http://newsok.com/deer-creek-high-school-grad-looks-at-year-since-2011-major-league-baseball-june-amateur-draft/article/3681411|title=Deer Creek High School grad looks at year since 2011 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft}} He went 7–6 during the year with a 2.74 ERA and 101 strikeouts over {{frac|108|1|3}} innings. Prior to the 2013 season, Fulmer was ranked by Baseball America as the Mets' seventh best prospect.{{Cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2013/2614461.html|title=Baseball America Mets top 2013 prospects}} He pitched in only nine games that season between the rookie league Gulf Coast Mets and the class A advanced St. Lucie Mets due to injuries.{{Cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/mets-fulmer-appears-back-on-track/|title=Mets' Fulmer Appears Back On Track}} He finished the year with a 3.33 ERA and a 3-3 record with 42 strikeouts. Fulmer started 2014 with St. Lucie and finished the year with the Double-A Binghamton Mets. He started 20 games, going 6–11 with a 4.38 ERA and 87 strikeouts.

On July 31, 2015, the Mets traded Fulmer and Luis Cessa to the Detroit Tigers for Yoenis Céspedes.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-acquire-yoenis-cespedes-from-tigers-c140129270|title=Mets land a slugger in Cespedes from Tigers|work=MLB.com|date=July 31, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2015|first=Anthony|last=DiComo|archive-date=September 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904115545/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/140129270/mets-acquire-yoenis-cespedes-from-tigers|url-status=live}} Fulmer was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending August 9, 2015. He started two games for the double A Erie SeaWolves during that time and had a 2–0 record with 11 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA. He led the league in strikeouts (11) and tied for the lead in wins (2) and ERA (0.00).{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-142298634|title=Knapp and Fulmer Win Weekly Awards|work=Minor League Baseball|first=Bill|last=Rosario|date=August 10, 2015|access-date=August 10, 2015}} On August 28, 2015, Fulmer was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year, and was named as the starting pitcher on the Eastern League All-Star team. Fulmer finished the season 10–3 with a 2.24 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 22 starts for Erie and Binghamton.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-145942884|title=Fulmer named Eastern League's top pitcher|work=Minor League Baseball|date=August 28, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015}} The Tigers added him to their 40-man roster after the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2015/11/michael_fulmer_among_three_pit.html|title=Detroit Tigers add Michael Fulmer, two others to 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 draft|first=Chris|last=Iott|date=November 20, 2015|website=mlive}}

On March 18, 2016, the Tigers optioned Fulmer to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/168001316/tigers-option-michael-fulmer-to-toledo|title=No. 1 prospect Fulmer optioned to Toledo|work=Minor League Baseball|date=March 18, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=November 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116015624/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/168001316/tigers-option-michael-fulmer-to-toledo/|url-status=dead}} Fulmer was called up and made his major league debut on April 29, against the Minnesota Twins.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/174971376/tigers-expected-to-call-up-michael-fulmer|title=Tigers to start top prospect Fulmer on Friday|work=MLB.com|first=Jason|last=Beck|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 27, 2016|archive-date=July 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702225810/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/174971376/tigers-expected-to-call-up-michael-fulmer|url-status=dead}} Fulmer earned the win in his debut, allowing two earned runs over five innings and striking out four in a 9–2 Tigers victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20160429_DET@MIN |title=Tigers Fulmer wins MLB debut, Tigers top Twins 9-2 |publisher=CBSsports.com |first=Mike |last=Cook |date=April 29, 2016 |access-date=May 24, 2016}} On May 21, Fulmer had his first home start at Comerica Park in Detroit, where he gave up just one earned run and recorded 11 strikeouts over seven innings, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. Fulmer became the first Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher to strike out 11 opposing batters in one game since Pat Underwood in 1979.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/21/detroit-tigers-tampa-bay-rays/84720244/|title=Detroit 5, Tampa Bay 4: Tigers' Michael Fulmer strikes out 11 in win|first=Anthony|last=Fenech|website=Detroit Free Press}} On June 1, Fulmer no-hit the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for {{frac|6|2|3}} innings before surrendering a two-out single in the 7th to C. J. Cron. He wound up allowing two hits and no runs over {{frac|7|2|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20160601_DET@LAA |title=Tigers Fulmer takes no-hitter into 7th, Tigers top Angels 3-0 |publisher=CBSsports.com |date=June 1, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2016}} On June 6, Fulmer pitched six scoreless innings, while allowing only two hits against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fulmer became the first pitcher in Tigers history to pitch three consecutive scoreless outings of six innings or more while allowing three or fewer hits.

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On June 12, Fulmer pitched six scoreless innings, while allowing only two hits against the New York Yankees. Fulmer became just the second pitcher in Major League history to pitch four consecutive scoreless outings of six innings or more while allowing three or fewer hits, joining Jake Arrieta.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/183514708/michael-fulmers-scoreless-streak-at-28-13|title=Fulmer pitching himself into rare company|work=MLB.com|first=Joshua|last=Needelman|date=June 12, 2016|access-date=June 12, 2016|archive-date=October 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008155757/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/183514708/michael-fulmers-scoreless-streak-at-28-13/|url-status=dead}} On June 17, Fulmer's scoreless streak ended at {{frac|33|1|3}} innings, surpassing the previous Tiger rookie record of {{frac|28|2|3}} scoreless innings set by John Hiller in 1967. This was also the longest consecutive scoreless innings streak by a rookie pitcher in baseball since Orel Hershiser threw 32 scoreless innings in 1984, but fell short of the all-time rookie record of 35 consecutive scoreless innings set by Fernando Valenzuela in 1981.{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/06/17/detroit-tigers-michael-fulmer/86070412/ |title=Tigers' Fulmer allows first run in 33.1 innings |newspaper=Detroit Free Press|first=Anthony|last=Fenech|date=June 17, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2016}} On July 1, Fulmer pitched seven scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing only two hits and striking out ten. Fulmer became the first Tigers pitcher since at least 1913 to allow one or zero runs in eight consecutive starts.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/187402286/tigers-rout-rays-with-michael-fulmer-homers|title=Fulmer's 10-K gem, V-Mart's HRs lead rout of Rays|work=MLB.com|first1=Jason|last1=Beck|first2=Sam|last2=Blum|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016|archive-date=November 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114074816/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/187402286/tigers-rout-rays-with-michael-fulmer-homers/|url-status=dead}}

On August 14, Fulmer recorded his first career major league complete game and first career shutout against the Texas Rangers.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/195541492/michael-fulmer-throws-first-career-shutout/|title=Tigers' 4 HRs back Fulmer in 1st shutout|work=MLB.com|first1=Jason|last1=Beck|first2=Ryan|last2=Posner|date=August 14, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624050840/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/195541492/michael-fulmer-throws-first-career-shutout/|url-status=dead}} He finished the 2016 season with an 11–7 record, 3.06 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 132 strikeouts in 159 innings pitched. He had the lowest left on base percentage of all major league pitchers, stranding 65.6% of base runners.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2017&month=0&season1=2017&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=13%2ca|title=Major League Leaderboards - 2017 - Pitching|website=FanGraphs Baseball}}

Following the conclusion of the season, Fulmer was named the Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year, as voted on by a panel of players, finishing ahead of Tyler Naquin and Gary Sánchez, and was named the Major League Baseball Players Association Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Rookie.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/206998418/tigers-michael-fulmer-wins-sporting-news-roy/|title=Fulmer named Sporting News' AL Rookie of Year|work=MLB.com|first1=Jason|last1=Beck|date=October 24, 2016|access-date=October 24, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624152832/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/206998418/tigers-michael-fulmer-wins-sporting-news-roy/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/208505906/tigers-michael-fulmer-wins-players-choice/|title=Fulmer adds Players Choice Award to haul|work=MLB.com|first1=Jason|last1=Beck|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=November 9, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624164850/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/208505906/tigers-michael-fulmer-wins-players-choice/|url-status=dead}} Fulmer was also awarded the Baseball Writers' Association of America AL Rookie of the Year Award, receiving 26 of 30 first-place votes.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/208849062/michael-fulmer-wins-al-rookie-of-year-award/|title=Fulmer named BBWAA's AL Rookie of Year|work=MLB.com|first=Jason|last=Beck|date=November 14, 2016|access-date=November 14, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624160313/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/208849062/michael-fulmer-wins-al-rookie-of-year-award/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/11/14/michael-fulmer-al-rookie-of-year-gary-sanchez/93817730/ |title=Tigers' Michael Fulmer near-unanimous AL rookie of the year winner |newspaper=USA Today|first=Jorge |last=Ortiz |date=November 14, 2016 |access-date=November 14, 2016}}

For the first half of the 2017 season, Fulmer went 9–6 with a 3.19 ERA and 13 quality starts, earning him his first American League All-Star selection.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2017/07/michael_fulmer_all-star.html |title=Tigers' Michael Fulmer selected to 1st MLB All-Star Game |newspaper=MLive |first=Evan |last=Woodberry |date=July 2, 2017 |access-date=July 2, 2017}} On August 3, he was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to right elbow ulnar neuritis.{{cite web|last1=Weinrib|first1=Ben|title=Elbow injury sends Michael Fulmer to disabled list|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-michael-fulmer-goes-on-disabled-list-c246209842|publisher=MLB|access-date=August 3, 2017|archive-date=August 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806095247/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/246209842/tigers-michael-fulmer-goes-on-disabled-list/?topicId=27118122|url-status=live}} An MRI revealed no ligament damage.{{cite web|title=Tigers end Orioles' 5-game winning streak with 7-5 victory |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20170803_DET@BAL/ |publisher=CBSsports |access-date=August 4, 2017}} Fulmer was reactivated from the DL on August 14.{{cite news|title=Tigers will activate Michael Fulmer from DL; option Bruce Rondon |url=http://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-tigers-news/amuller/just-tigers-will-activate-michael-fulmer-dl-option-bruce-rondon/94971/ |newspaper=The Detroit News |date=August 13, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017}} On September 11, it was announced that Fulmer would undergo elbow surgery for ulnar nerve transposition, ending his season.{{cite web|last1=Beck|first1=Jason|title=Michael Fulmer to have season-ending elbow surgery|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-pitcher-michael-fulmer-has-surgery-c253726174|publisher=MLB|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912055600/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/253726174/tigers-pitcher-michael-fulmer-to-have-surgery/|url-status=live}} He finished 2017 with a 10–12 record, 3.83 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 114 strikeouts in {{frac|164|2|3}} innings.

After pitching to a 3–9 record, with a 4.50 ERA prior to the 2018 All-Star break, Fulmer was placed on the 10-day disabled list July 20 with a left oblique strain.{{cite web |url=https://motorcitybengals.com/2018/07/21/detroit-tigers-michael-fulmer-disabled-list-news/ |title=Detroit Tigers: Michael Fulmer to the disabled list and other news |publisher=motorcitybengals.com |last=McIntosh |first=Adam |date=July 20, 2018 |access-date=July 26, 2018}} In his final start of the season on September 15, against the Cleveland Indians, he left the game without recording an out, after allowing two home runs on five pitches. On September 20, Fullmer underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee. He finished the 2018 season with a 3–12 record, with a 4.69 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 110 strikeouts in {{frac|132|1|3}} innings. His ERA, WHIP and hits allowed per nine innings (8.7) were all career highs.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/michael-fulmer-undergoes-right-knee-surgery/c-295391616 |title= Fulmer undergoes surgery on right knee |work=MLB.com |first1=Tyler |last1=Fenwick |date=September 20, 2018 |access-date=September 20, 2018}}

On February 15, 2019, the Tigers signed Fulmer to a one-year, $2.8 million contract following a salary arbitration hearing.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-win-michael-fulmer-arbitration-case/c-304002220 |title=Tigers win arb case with Fulmer |first=Jason |last=Beck |work=MLB.com |date=February 15, 2019 |access-date=February 15, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/michael-fulmer-talks-about-arbitration-hearing/c-304138786 |title=Fulmer takes arbitration results in stride |first=Jason |last=Beck |work=MLB.com |date=February 18, 2019 |access-date=February 18, 2019}} On March 19, the Tigers announced that they had recommended season-ending Tommy John surgery for Fulmer after he experienced elbow pain during a bullpen session.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2762877-tigers-michael-fulmer-recommended-to-have-tommy-john-surgery-on-elbow-injury |title=Tigers' Michael Fulmer Recommended to Have Tommy John Surgery on Elbow Injury |first=Kyle |last=Newport |publisher=bleacherreport.com |date=March 19, 2019 |access-date=February 18, 2019}} On March 20, Fulmer revealed that he would undergo the Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2019 season.

On January 6, 2020, the Tigers signed Fulmer to a one-year, $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/01/06/michael-fulmer-detroit-tigers-contract-arbitration/2829695001/|title=Michael Fulmer and Detroit Tigers avoid arbitration, agree to 1-year contract|website=Detroit Free Press|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}} Fulmer was medically cleared to be a full participant in the Tigers' delayed (July) spring training for the 2020 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/07/03/detroit-tigers-michael-fulmer-opening-eyes-shape/5373957002/|title=Detroit Tigers Michael Fulmer Opening Eyes|last=Fenech|first=Anthony|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|language=en|date=3 July 2020|access-date=8 July 2020}} Fulmer was named to the Tigers opening day roster on July 23. He served in an "opener" role, pitching approximately three innings per start until he built up to more pitches.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/07/23/detroit-tigers-opening-day-roster-meet-the-team/5491810002/|title=Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster: Meet the 30-man squad, what they bring to the table|last=Petzold|first=Evan|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|language=en|date=23 July 2020|access-date=24 July 2020}} With the 2020 Detroit Tigers, Fulmer appeared in 10 games, compiling a 0–2 record with 8.78 ERA and 20 strikeouts in {{frac|27|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/player/michael-fulmer-605242| title = Michael Fulmer Stats, Fantasy & News {{!}} Detroit Tigers| website = MLB.com}}

On January 12, 2021, the Tigers and Fulmer agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract, avoiding arbitration.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30701586/detroit-tigers-michael-fulmer-avoid-arbitration-1-year-deal |title=Detroit Tigers, Michael Fulmer avoid arbitration with 1-year deal |website=ESPN |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 18, 2021}} On March 26, Tigers manager A. J. Hinch announced that Fulmer would start the 2021 season in the bullpen.{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/03/26/detroit-tigers-casey-mize-mlb-roster-michael-fulmer/7006335002/ |title=Detroit Tigers prospect Casey Mize makes MLB starting rotation; Michael Fulmer to bullpen |website=freep.com |date=March 26, 2021 |access-date=March 27, 2021}} Following an injury to Julio Teherán, Fulmer was added back to the starting rotation. He won his first 2021 start on April 14, allowing two runs and three hits over five innings as the Tigers defeated the Houston Astros, 6–4.{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/04/14/detroit-tigers-game-score-houston-astros-series-sweep/7229843002/ |title=Detroit Tigers pick up convincing series sweep against Houston Astros with 6-4 win |last=Petzold |first=Evan |website=freep.com |date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=April 15, 2021}} Fulmer was soon returned to the bullpen, and recorded his first career save in an extra-innings win over the Boston Red Sox on May 6.{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/05/06/detroit-tigers-win-boston-red-sox-casey-mize-michael-fulmer/4968092001/ |title=Four ways to think about Detroit Tigers' extra innings win to snap losing streak |last=Petzold |first=Evan |website=freep.com |date=May 6, 2021 |access-date=May 14, 2021}} Overall in 2021, Fulmer appeared in 52 games (48 in relief), posting a 5–6 record, 2.97 ERA, 14 saves, 21 games finished and 73 strikeouts in {{frac|69|2|3}} innings.

On March 22, 2022, Fulmer signed a one-year, $4.95 million contract with the Tigers, avoiding arbitration.{{Cite web |title=Spencer Turnbull headed to arbitration hearing; Detroit Tigers agree to terms with 7 players |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/03/22/detroit-tigers-spencer-turnbull-salary-arbitration-hearing/7136823001/ |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |publisher=freep.com |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=March 22, 2022 |access-date=March 24, 2022}}

On August 2, 2022, Fulmer was traded to the Minnesota Twins for pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long.{{cite web |last1=Petzold |first1=Evan |date=August 2, 2022 |title=Detroit Tigers trade reliever Michael Fulmer to Minnesota Twins for pitching prospect |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/08/02/detroit-tigers-trade-michael-fulmer-minnesota-twins-trade-deadline/10204468002/ |website=Detroit Free Press |access-date=August 2, 2022}} He made 26 appearances for Minnesota down the stretch, posting a 2-2 record and 3.70 ERA with 22 strikeouts in {{fraction|24|1|3}} innings pitched.

On February 20, 2023, Fulmer signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web|title=Cubs agree to terms with RHP Michael Fulmer on a one-year Major League contract|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cubs-agree-to-terms-with-rhp-michael-fulmer-on-a-one-year-major-le|access-date=2023-02-20|website=mlb.com|language=en}} In 58 appearances for Chicago, Fulmer registered a 3–5 record and 4.42 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 2 saves in 57 innings of work. Following the season on October 19, it was announced that Fulmer had undergone UCL revision surgery and would likely miss the entire 2024 season as a result.{{Cite web|title=Cubs' Michael Fulmer: Undergoes UCL revision surgery|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cubs-michael-fulmer-undergoes-ucl-revision-surgery/amp/|access-date=October 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

On February 8, 2024, Fulmer signed a two-year, minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=February 8, 2024 |title=Red Sox, Michael Fulmer Agree To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/red-sox-sign-michael-fulmer.html |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}

Fulmer returned to action in 2025, beginning the year with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. On April 13, 2025, Boston selected Fulmer's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Place Richard Fitts On 15-Day IL, Select Michael Fulmer|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/red-sox-place-richard-fitts-on-15-day-il-select-michael-fulmer.html|access-date=April 13, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} The following day he made his Red Sox debut, allowing 3 runs in {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fulmer was designated for assignment by Boston on April 18.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Designate Michael Fulmer For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/red-sox-designate-michael-fulmer-for-assignment.html|access-date=April 18, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Fulmer throws hard four-seam and two-seam fastballs that average 94–97 MPH (topping out at 99 MPH). His offspeed pitches include a slider in the 88–93 MPH (topping out at 95 MPH) range, and a changeup that averages 85–88 MPH (topping out at 91 MPH). After struggling to a 6.52 ERA in his first four major league starts, Fulmer made an effort to throw more changeups. It became a very effective pitch for the rest of the 2016 season, with opponents hitting the pitch at only a .167 clip.{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfx.aspx?playerid=13218&position=P |title=Michael Fulmer PitchFX at FanGraphs.com |publisher=fangraphs.com| access-date=January 12, 2017}} In 2017, he started to throw a knuckle curve, averaging 77-80 MPH, which he had formerly thrown in high school. In 2021, Fulmer began adding velocity to his slider, throwing it at an average of 91 MPH.

Fulmer married girlfriend Kelsey Miles in January 2016.{{cite web|url=https://ecelebrityfacts.com/michael-fulmer-married-longtime-sweetheart-january-2016|title=On Cloud Nine! Michael Fulmer married to his longtime sweetheart in January 2016|work=ecf|date=19 February 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017}} He works as a plumber's assistant during the offseason.{{cite web|last=Beck|first=Jason|date=January 10, 2018|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-michael-fulmer-says-elbow-feels-great/c-264521478|title=Fulmer on track to be ready for Spring Training|work=MLB.com|access-date=May 3, 2018}}

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Category:Brooklyn Cyclones players

Category:Chicago Cubs players

Category:Detroit Tigers players

Category:Erie SeaWolves players

Category:Gulf Coast Mets players

Category:Major League Baseball pitchers

Category:Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award winners

Category:Minnesota Twins players

Category:Savannah Sand Gnats players

Category:St. Lucie Mets players

Category:Toledo Mud Hens players

Category:Worcester Red Sox players

Category:21st-century American sportsmen