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Cubs Select Michael Fulmer, Option Nate Pearson Ahead of Crucial Cardinals Series
Cubs Select Michael Fulmer, Option Nate Pearson Ahead of Crucial Cardinals Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs head to the St. Louis Cardinals to start a massive series on June 23rd. But, before the series kicks off, the Cubs made a roster move that changes the pitching staff. Advertisement According to the Cubs on Twitter/X, they have selected right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson to Triple-A Iowa. This move shakes up the Cubs' bullpen and adds a veteran in Fulmer to the mix while sending Pearson down to Triple-A to rework on his stuff after a rough stint in the Majors. Fulmer is a 32-year-old veteran who was previously with the Boston Red Sox in 2025. He pitched in just one game for the Red Sox, finishing with three earned runs in 2.2 innings of work. Back in 2023, Fulmer pitched with the Cubs and was decent. He had a 4.42 ERA in 58 games and struck out 65 batters in 57 innings of work. He had an ERA+ of 107, meaning he was an above-average pitcher for the Cubs in 2023. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) walks off the field after he is ejected in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Osentoski-Imagn Images In Triple-A Iowa, Fulmer had a 2.96 ERA in 15 games, which included 32 strikeouts, 11 walks, and three home runs allowed in 24.1 innings of work. Fulmer is a multi-innings reliever at this point in his career, and could even get a spot start if needed. Advertisement Meanwhile, Pearson had struggled mightily in 2025 for the Cubs. He had a 12.66 ERA in nine games for the Cubs. He went just 10.2 innings, allowed 15 earned runs, and gave up nine walks to just six strikeouts. Throughout his MLB career, he's struggled on the mound. His career ERA is up to 5.31, and despite finishing 2024 with the Cubs at a 2.73 ERA in 19 games, his Cubs career ERA surged to 5.59 after his disastrous 2025 stint. The Cubs, ahead of a huge series against the Cardinals, are shaking things up in the bullpen. This move is bringing in a veteran who's had success in Chicago before. Fulmer will look to rekindle his MLB career after pitching in just one inning since 2023. Related: Cubs Reportedly Inquired With Red Sox About Rafael Devers Trade Related: Cubs Urged to Solve 'Desperate' Need By Trading For Marlins' Cy Young Starter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 hours ago
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Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa
ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the Cardinals. Fulmer, 32, returns to the Cubs after going 3-5 with two saves and a 4.42 ERA in 58 appearances for Chicago in 2023. Fulmer missed the 2024 season after undergoing UCL revision surgery on his right elbow on Oct. 18, 2023. Fulmer, who was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year with Detroit, had Tommy John surgery on March 27, 2019, and returned to the major leagues on July 27, 2020 , just after the start of the pandemic-shortened season. 'It took me a few months to get stuff and velo back,' Fulmer said about his first Tommy John surgery. 'Once I got all the game reps I needed, my stuff came back. So, I think we're getting on that timeline now where I'm feeling good, body's feeling great, no complaints, stuff's starting to come back a little bit and I'm really just excited.' Fulmer signed a minor league deal with Boston on Feb. 2, 2024, but did not play for the rest of the season. He allowed three runs on four hits in his lone appearance with Boston in April at Tampa Bay before the Red Sox designated him for assignment four days later. Fulmer inked a minor league contract with the Cubs on April 22 and went 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA in 24 1/3 innings over 15 games with Iowa. 'You know he's went through a lot, you know he's sticking with it,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. 'It's a sign of what you're made of, I think. It really is. I know moments like getting back to the big leagues are important, and they validate a lot of the hard work and a lot of the rehabs and a lot of the things like that. You're happy for guys like Michael who get a shot again.' Pearson was recalled from Iowa on Saturday, and allowed five runs on five hits and two walks in two innings on Sunday versus Seattle. Chicago (46-31) entered play Monday with a 3 1/2 game lead over Milwaukee and a 4 1/2 game lead over St. Louis in the NL Central Division. ___ AP MLB:
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7 hours ago
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Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the Cardinals. Fulmer, 32, returns to the Cubs after going 3–5 with two saves and a 4.42 ERA in 58 appearances for Chicago in 2023. Fulmer missed the 2024 season after undergoing UCL revision surgery on his right elbow on Oct. 18, 2023. Fulmer, who was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year with Detroit, had Tommy John surgery on March 27, 2019, and returned to the major leagues on July 27, 2020, just after the start of the pandemic-shortened season. 'It took me a few months to get stuff and velo back,' Fulmer said about his first Tommy John surgery. 'Once I got all the game reps I needed, my stuff came back. So I think we're getting on that timeline now where I'm feeling good, body's feeling great, no complaints, stuff's starting to come back a little bit, and I'm really just excited.' Fulmer signed a minor league deal with Boston on Feb. 2, 2024, but did not play for the rest of the season. He allowed three runs on four hits in his lone appearance with Boston in April at Tampa Bay before the Red Sox designated him for assignment four days later. Fulmer inked a minor league contract with the Cubs on April 22 and went 1–0 with a 2.96 ERA in 24 1/3 innings over 15 games with Iowa. 'You know he's went through a lot, you know he's sticking with it,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. 'It's a sign of what you're made of, I think. It really is. I know moments like getting back to the big leagues are important and they validate a lot of the hard work and a lot of the rehabs and a lot of the things like that. You're happy for guys like Michael who get a shot again.' Pearson was recalled from Iowa on Saturday and allowed five runs on five hits and two walks in two innings on Sunday versus Seattle. Chicago (46–31) entered play Monday with a 3 1/2 game lead over Milwaukee and a 4 1/2 game lead over St. Louis in the NL Central Division.
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7 hours ago
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Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the Cardinals. Fulmer, 32, returns to the Cubs after going 3-5 with two saves and a 4.42 ERA in 58 appearances for Chicago in 2023. Fulmer missed the 2024 season after undergoing UCL revision surgery on his right elbow on Oct. 18, 2023. Fulmer, who was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year with Detroit, had Tommy John surgery on March 27, 2019, and returned to the major leagues on July 27, 2020, just after the start of the pandemic-shortened season. 'It took me a few months to get stuff and velo back,' Fulmer said about his first Tommy John surgery. 'Once I got all the game reps I needed, my stuff came back. So, I think we're getting on that timeline now where I'm feeling good, body's feeling great, no complaints, stuff's starting to come back a little bit and I'm really just excited.' Fulmer signed a minor league deal with Boston on Feb. 2, 2024, but did not play for the rest of the season. He allowed three runs on four hits in his lone appearance with Boston in April at Tampa Bay before the Red Sox designated him for assignment four days later. Fulmer inked a minor league contract with the Cubs on April 22 and went 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA in 24 1/3 innings over 15 games with Iowa. 'You know he's went through a lot, you know he's sticking with it,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. 'It's a sign of what you're made of, I think. It really is. I know moments like getting back to the big leagues are important, and they validate a lot of the hard work and a lot of the rehabs and a lot of the things like that. You're happy for guys like Michael who get a shot again.' Pearson was recalled from Iowa on Saturday, and allowed five runs on five hits and two walks in two innings on Sunday versus Seattle. Chicago (46-31) entered play Monday with a 3 1/2 game lead over Milwaukee and a 4 1/2 game lead over St. Louis in the NL Central Division. ___ AP MLB:
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20-04-2025
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Boston Red Sox roster: Veteran elects free agency after being outrighted
BOSTON — Veteran Michael Fulmer elected free agency after the Red Sox outrighted him Sunday. Boston had designated the 32-year-old righty for assignment before Friday's game, removing him from the 40-man roster. Advertisement Fulmer, who won the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year and was named a 2017 AL All-Star, spent six days on Boston's 26-man roster and appeared in just one game. He allowed three runs, four hits and two walks while striking out two in 2 ⅔ innings Monday in a 16-1 loss to the Rays at Tampa. Fulmer signed a rare two-year minor league contract in February 2024 while he was rehabbing from Tommy John revision surgery. He rehabbed all last season in Fort Myers with the Red Sox coaches and trainers there. He began this season at Triple-A Worcester where he allowed four earned runs in 11 ⅔ innings over three outings (two starts). His 'very long road' back to the majors included living in a camper during spring training and while in Worcester. Advertisement Fulmer has a career 3.96 ERA in 263 outings (90 starts). More Red Sox coverage
