Fulmer elected free agency Sunday after he was designated for assignment and sent outright to Triple-A by the Red Sox. The 32-year-old will likely report to Iowa, and a good showing there could make him a part of the Cubs’ bullpen over the summer. He’ll likely have an opt-out to the deal if Chicago doesn’t deem him worthy of such promotion.

The 32-year-old hurler was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier in the week, but Fulmer refused the assignment and will instead peddle his wares on the open market. The right-hander gave up three runs on four hits and a pair of walks in 2 2/3 innings in his lone appearance with the Red Sox.

Fulmer hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign, but he’s getting the call to augment Boston’s injury-depleted mix ahead of Sunday’s series finale in Chicago. The 32-year-old righty is unlikely to make a significant impact for fantasy purposes, especially with both Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) close to making it back from the injured list.