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Mariners Sign Michael Fulmer to Minor-League Deal, Assign Him to Triple-A Tacoma

The move bolsters organizational bullpen depth without a 26-man roster commitment.

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Overview

  • Seattle announced the signing on Aug. 20 and placed the 32-year-old right-hander with the Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Fulmer debuted for Tacoma on Wednesday with a scoreless sixth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.
  • This is his fourth organization of 2025 after he was released by the RoyalsTriple-A Omaha affiliate.
  • So far this year he has logged 5 2/3 MLB innings and 54 1/3 Triple-A innings with a 3.98 ERA, a 29.8% strikeout rate and a 10.5% walk rate.
  • Seattle recently lost Trent Thornton to an Achilles tear, increasing the need for experienced relief depth.