The San Francisco Giants continued to reshape their pitching depth by signing veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

Fulmer was among a group of non-roster invitees announced by the organization, joining the club as a low-risk, upside addition to a bullpen that has undergone significant turnover in recent months.

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Fulmer, who will turn 33 in March, brings a résumé that includes both frontline success and prolonged injury setbacks.

He originally emerged as a key rotation piece for the Detroit Tigers from 2016 through 2018, highlighted by his American League Rookie of the Year campaign in 2016.

That early success was derailed when Tommy John surgery wiped out his entire 2019 season, marking the beginning of a difficult stretch in his career.

Upon returning, Fulmer struggled to regain consistency as a starter and ultimately transitioned into a relief role.

That move helped stabilize his career, as he became a dependable bullpen arm from 2021 through 2023, posting solid run prevention numbers and missing bats at an above-average rate.

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However, another elbow procedure — a revision of his ulnar collateral ligament — sidelined him for the entirety of the 2024 season.

Fulmer returned to competitive action in 2025 but spent most of the year in the minors. He logged innings across multiple Triple-A stops while receiving brief call-ups with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, totaling just three major league appearances.

Despite the lack of extended MLB opportunities, Fulmer was effective in the minors, compiling a 3.39 ERA across more than 66 innings while striking out nearly a third of opposing hitters, a sign that his raw stuff may still play at the highest level.

San Francisco’s bullpen depth has been tested following the departures of Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval at the trade deadline, along with season-ending surgery for Randy Rodríguez.

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Rather than making splashy additions, the Giants have focused on reclamation projects, and Fulmer fits that approach as a veteran with experience in both high-leverage and middle-relief roles.

Outfielder Jared Oliva was also added on a minor-league deal, providing speed and defensive depth.

While the Giants’ projected outfield appears largely set, Oliva’s base-running ability could give him an outside chance to compete for a bench role if opportunities arise.

For Fulmer, Spring Training represents a chance to prove his health and effectiveness, with a path to meaningful innings should San Francisco’s bullpen need reinforcements during the 2026 season.

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