Red Sox Sign LHP Danny Coulombe, Romy Gonzalez Has Shoulder Surgery

Boston adds veteran reliever as utilityman Gonzalez faces extended IL stint

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:05am

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The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed relief pitcher Danny Coulombe to a one-year contract. The team also announced that utilityman Romy Gonzalez underwent surgery on his left shoulder and was placed on the 60-day injured list.

Why it matters

The Red Sox are looking to bolster their bullpen depth with the addition of the veteran Coulombe, who has experience pitching for multiple teams over his 11-year MLB career. The loss of Gonzalez, who had a breakout season in 2025, is a significant blow as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

The details

Coulombe, 36, has a career 3.35 ERA over 11 MLB seasons, including 55 appearances for the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins in 2025. Gonzalez, 26, batted .305 with 9 home runs and 53 RBIs - all career highs - for the Red Sox last season before undergoing shoulder surgery that will sideline him for at least the first two months of 2026.

  • On March 13, 2026, the Red Sox announced the signing of Danny Coulombe and Romy Gonzalez's shoulder surgery.

The players

Danny Coulombe

A 36-year-old left-handed relief pitcher who has played 11 seasons in the major leagues for five different teams.

Romy Gonzalez

A 26-year-old utilityman for the Boston Red Sox who had a breakout season in 2025, batting .305 with 9 home runs and 53 RBIs.

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What’s next

The Red Sox will look to Coulombe to provide veteran experience and stability in their bullpen as they await Gonzalez's return from shoulder surgery, which is expected to sideline him for at least the first two months of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Red Sox are making moves to address roster needs early in the offseason, adding an experienced left-handed reliever in Coulombe while also dealing with the loss of a key contributor in Gonzalez due to injury.