The Tigers revealed this early morning that right-hander Carson Fulmer has been designated for project in order to open an area on the roster for fellow righty Dollar Farmer, who has been officially renewed from the hurt list.
With the much more established Farmer returning from the injured list, the Tigers needed to either option out a different player or designate Fulmer for project, as his absence of choices avoids him from being sent out down without very first cleaning waivers. The Tigers will have a week to trade Fulmer, release him or attempt to pass the once-vaunted righty through waivers themselves. They d be able to keep him in the companys 60-man gamer swimming pool without dedicating a 40-man lineup spot to him if he does clear. At that point, Fulmer might head to the Tigers alternate training website in hopes of making another appearance in the major leagues before seasons end.
Detroit declared the out-of-options Fulmer earlier this year after the White Sox cut bait on the previous No. 8 overall draft choice. The Tigers had actually hoped a modification of scenery may help Fulmer turn things around after a disappointing tenure in Chicago– 6.56 ERA, 83-to-64 K/BB ratio in 94 2/3 innings– however the former Vanderbilt stars struggles continued. Fulmer tossed 6 2/3 frames with the Tigers and yielded 5 operate on 8 hits, three strolls and a hit batter with 7 punchouts.
