Red Sox Sign Veteran Lefty Reliever, But Lose Romy González to Injury

Boston adds Danny Coulombe on a one-year deal, but must place Romy González on 60-day IL

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:50am

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The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with veteran left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe, bolstering their bullpen. However, the move comes with some bad news, as infielder Romy González will be placed on the 60-day Injured List due to an injury that will require some form of cleanup procedure, though not a major surgery that would end his season.

Why it matters

The Red Sox were in need of another left-handed reliever, and Coulombe, who posted a 2.30 ERA in 55 appearances last season, fills that need. But the loss of González, who was expected to miss the start of the season, is a setback for the team as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

The Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with veteran left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe. Coulombe is coming off a strong 2025 season in which he had a 2.30 ERA in 55 appearances. Meanwhile, infielder Romy González will be placed on the 60-day Injured List due to an injury that will require some sort of cleanup procedure, though it is not expected to be a major surgery that would end his season.

  • The Red Sox agreed to the deal with Coulombe on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Romy González acknowledged in late February that he likely would not be ready for Opening Day.

The players

Danny Coulombe

A veteran left-handed reliever who signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.

Romy González

An infielder for the Boston Red Sox who will be placed on the 60-day Injured List due to an injury that will require a cleanup procedure.

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What they’re saying

“Free-agent left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe in agreement with Red Sox on a one-year, major-league contract, source tells The Athletic.”

— Ken Rosenthal, Reporter (The Athletic)

“Romy González is going to the 60-day IL.”

— Chris Cotillo, Reporter (MassLive.com)

“Honestly, I don't think so. At this point, I think the ramp-up would be a little too quick, and it'd be a disservice, I feel like, to myself and the team if I'm not ready to roll and have a good build-up.”

— Romy González (Boston Red Sox on SI)

What’s next

The Red Sox will need to determine a timeline for Romy González's return from injury, and how they will fill his role in the meantime.

The takeaway

The Red Sox have made a savvy move in signing veteran lefty reliever Danny Coulombe, but the loss of Romy González to injury is a setback for the team as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. The organization will need to navigate González's recovery and find ways to fill his absence in the lineup.