Twins acquire reliever Michael Fulmer at the deadline

The Minnesota Twins wrapped up a busy day ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring reliever Michael Fulmer from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long.

Fulmer was the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year, going 11-7 with a 3.06 ERA. After making the All-Star team in 2017, Fulmer went 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA in 2018 and underwent Tommy John surgery the following season.

The 29-year-old posted an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts during the 2020 season before making a transition to the bullpen last year. Since the start of the 2021 season, Fulmer has posted a 3.06 ERA and 3.3 walks and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 93 appearances (four starts).

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