The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Michael Fulmer to a one-year deal according to Ken Rosenthal of the The Athletic.
Fulmer helps round out the bullpen in a move the Cubs were widely expected to make ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. We just wrote on Friday how Chicago had a desire to bring in at least one more impact arm in the coming days.
The righty was a MLB All-Star in 2017 as a starter with the Detroit Tigers. During the 2021 MLB season Fulmer made the transition from the rotation to the bullpen following Tommy John surgery and elbow injuries.
Free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer in agreement with Cubs, sources tell @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 10, 2023
He has found success out of the bullpen and registered a 3.39 ERA with a 1.366 WHIP in 2022 over the course of 63.2 innings pitched.
Fulmer brings a level of experience to the Cubs bullpen that has been lacking and is considered an impact arm. He should be a nice addition to the roster as the Cubs continue to make their case as contenders.
