The Cubs need to address the bullpen this winter, something they’ve typically done with low-cost veteran additions. One such pitcher this past season was righty Michael Fulmer, the former Rookie of the Year starter with the Tigers who battled injuries and poor performance before finding new life as a reliever. Signed to a one-year, $4 million deal last offseason, Fulmer had some ugly outings in the early going before eventually becoming one of the team’s most trusted relievers.
He won’t be able to capitalize on that improvement next season, however, as the Cubs announced Thursday that Fulmer underwent a UCL revision surgery and is not expected to pitch in 2024.