Right-hander Michael Fulmer is adjusting to a new role for the Detroit Tigers. He jogs out of the bullpen, passes through left field and crosses into the infield. It s the journey relievers must take to get to the mound at Comerica Park.
For now, this is Fulmer s path.
He is a relief pitcher, despite his first 85 MLB appearances coming as a starter. He came out of the bullpen in the regular season for the first time Saturday in a 5-2 win against the Cleveland Indians. And his 86th career appearance as a big leaguer was exceptional.
Fulmer pitched a perfect seventh inning, held a one-run lead and got an ovation from the home crowd as he trotted into the dugout after throwing 14 pitches. Manager AJ Hinch was pleased, as well.
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Mariners place Kyle Lewis on 10-day IL with knee bruise
The Seattle Mariners have placed center fielder Kyle Lewis on the 10-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Author: Associated Press, KING 5 Sports Published: 4:18 PM PDT March 31, 2021 Updated: 5:18 PM PDT March 31, 2021
SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have placed center fielder Kyle Lewis on the 10-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his right knee, sidelining the reigning American League Rookie of the Year for opening day.
Seattle manager Scott Servais had previously hinted Lewis injury was not responding as the training staff had hoped and was uncertain whether Lewis would be available for the opener Thursday against San Francisco.