Red Sox Sign Veteran Lefty Reliever Danny Coulombe

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The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed relief pitcher Danny Coulombe to a one-year, $1 million contract. Coulombe, a 36-year-old veteran, is coming off a strong 2025 season with the Minnesota Twins where he posted a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings pitched. However, his performance declined after being traded to the Texas Rangers at the deadline, where he struggled with control issues. The Red Sox are hoping Coulombe can provide veteran experience and stability to their bullpen.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have been looking to bolster their left-handed relief options this offseason, and the addition of Coulombe provides them with an experienced arm who has had success at the major league level when healthy. If Coulombe can recapture his 2025 form, he could be a valuable piece in the Boston bullpen.

The details

Coulombe's journey to the majors was not an easy one, as he overcame injuries and setbacks early in his college career before being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. He made his MLB debut two years later and has spent the majority of his 11-year career with the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins. Despite his advanced age, Coulombe remains an effective reliever when healthy, relying on pinpoint control and deception rather than overpowering stuff.

• Coulombe signed his one-year, $1 million contract with the Red Sox on March 13, 2026.
• In 2025, Coulombe posted a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings with the Twins before struggling after being traded to the Rangers at the deadline.

What’s next

The Red Sox will be hoping Coulombe can stay healthy and provide consistent production out of the bullpen in 2026. His performance and ability to bounce back from his struggles with the Rangers will be key to determining his role and value to the team.