In 2016, Fulmer burst onto the scene winning AL Rookie of the Year, edging out Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez after his incredible two-month debut in which he only played 53 games. Coming into his sophomore season Fulmer was looked at one of the top young starters in the game, but his 2017 campaign wasn’t nearly as strong in comparison to his rookie season.
Despite regressing slightly, Fulmer was still one of the biggest names involved in trade rumors this past offseason. With the Tigers entering a full rebuild and Fulmer’s trade value as high as it might have ever been it made sense for Detroit to consider moving him to get a giant haul back in return.