MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers traded right-handed reliever Michael Fulmer to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, ahead of the 6 p.m. trade deadline, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The 29-year-old is on an expiring contract, meaning he will become a free agent after the 2022 season. Fulmer, the longest-tenured Tiger besides Miguel Cabrera, has posted a 3.20 ERA, 20 walks and 39 strikeouts over 39u2153 innings in 41 games in 2022.
In return, the Tigers received pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Fulmer, a six-year MLB veteran, transitioned from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher in 2021 spring training, and over the past two seasons, he has a 3.