Fulmer gave up four runs on two hits, a walk and a hit batsman while recording only one out Wednesday against the Cubs.
The out he got finished off the seventh inning, but manager Robin Ventura stuck with Fulmer to start the eighth, and the results were disastrous. He hit Kris Bryant, then allowed a single, a double and a walk to load the bases; Jacob Turner came on in relief and promptly allowed a grand slam to Addison Russell, Fulmer looked strong in his first two outings after being called up in mid-July, but has now given up seven runs with four walks in his last inning of work (two appearances). Considering the 22-year-old had a 4.76 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in Double-A this year, it may not be a stretch to say that he isn't quite ready for the big leagues.