Royals Sign Michael Fulmer To Minor League Deal
Briefly

Michael Fulmer signed a minor league contract with the Royals and was assigned to Triple-A Omaha. The former American League Rookie of the Year has struggled with injuries, including Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2024 season. He has been relevant as both a starter and reliever in his career, posting a combined 3.81 ERA as a starter and a 3.55 ERA as a reliever. He logged a 3.00 ERA with a 33.8% strikeout rate in 2025, primarily in Triple-A.
Michael Fulmer was signed to a minor league contract by the Royals and will play for Triple-A Omaha after recently passing through waivers.
Fulmer, the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year, faced injuries and underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the entire 2024 season.
Over his career, Fulmer has logged a combined 3.81 ERA as a starter in 75 games and a 3.55 ERA over 190 1/3 innings as a reliever.
Fulmer's most recent minor league performance featured a 3.00 ERA and a 33.8% strikeout rate over 36 innings with both the Red Sox and Cubs.
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