Former Mets prospect Michael Fulmer now gets possible October shot with Yankees

Michael Fulmer once was among the top pitching prospects in the Mets farm system, along with the likes of Zack Wheeler, Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard. But the former first-round pick never made it to Citi Field as a Met.Instead the right-hander was part of the trade that brought Yoenis Cespedes from Detroit in 2015, which sparked the Mets’ run to the World Series that season.  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.

Now, he’s a 33-year-old veteran reliever with the Yankees, trying to get to the playoffs for the first time.“It brings back memories, facing the team that drafted you,’’ Fulmer said before the Subway Series opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.“You’re always grateful to them.’’ Despite his success as a starter with the Tigers, where he was the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year and an All-Star the following year, Fulmer has yet to pitch in October. In Detroit, Fulmer was part of a team that finished 2 ½ games out of the playoffs in his rookie campaign.

He later pitched on competitive teams with playoff aspirations in Minnesota in 2022 and the Cubs in ’23. He’s hoping that streak of missing out ends this year. “So far, it’s been awesome,’’ Fulmer said of his time with the Yankees after he signed a major league deal last month.“I really want to help them get to the playoffs, but I can’t get ahead of myself.” After spending time with four different organizations in 2025, the Yankees are Fulmer’s third team this season.

He opened the year in the Giants organization before being released and landing with the Angels.He was designated for assignment by Anaheim and cleared waivers before a spate of injuries in the Yankees bullpen opened the door to The Bronx. “You want to go for as long as you can,’’ Fulmer said.

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