The Cubs have designated right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment, per a team announcement. That move will clear space on the active roster for the reinstatement of lefty Shota Imanaga, who’ll ...

Fulmer was signed to a minor league deal back on April 22, and after looking solid with a 2.96 ERA in 13 outings and two starts with Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs selected his contract and added him to ...

The Cubs announced on Thursday morning that Imanaga has been activated off the IL, and to make room for the returning starting pitcher, Michael Fulmer was designated for assignment.

The NL Central-leading Cubs went 25-16 while he was on the IL. To make room for Imanaga on the roster, Chicago designated right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment.

The Cubs activated left-hander Shota Imanaga from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday’s season finale at St. Louis. To make room on the roster, Chicago designated right-hander Michael Fulmer ...

Fulmer appeared in one game this season for the Boston Red Sox, surrendering three runs and four hits in 2 2/3 innings on April 14. He then was released and signed a minor league deal with the Cubs.

Fulmer elected to become a free agent Monday. Fulmer passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the Cubs' 40-man roster and he is now free to sign with another organization.