The Red Sox announced the signing of a left-handed reliever. Danny Coulomb With a one-year contract. Utilityman stationed in Boston Romi Gonzalez He was placed on the 60-day injured list in that action. Coulombe, a client of ALIGND Sports Agency, is reportedly guaranteed $1 million.
Coulombe signed a big league contract in his age-36 season. The left-hander has an outstanding 2.30 earned run average in 43 innings between the Twins and Rangers. Coulombe punched more than 24.4% of his punches on average among opposing batters, with an outstanding swing-strike rate of 13.1%.
It was the veteran reliever’s third consecutive ERA below 3.00. Nonetheless, Coulombe’s age and lack of pace limited him to a series of modest one-year contracts. Coulomb, who uses a fastball that clocks around 90 mph, relies most heavily on a cutter in the mid-80s. Although he has a relatively platoon-neutral profile, he was more aggressive in attacking the strike zone against left-handed hitters.
Assuming he can perform in the next two weeks, Coulombe will be part of Alex Cora’s middle relief group. Boston received light help from the left-handed bullpen up front. Aroldis Chapman. having no choice Giovanni Moran and transaction pickup Tyler Samaniegowho has yet to make his MLB debut, is another left-handed reliever included on the 40-man roster. Coulomb needs to floor the less established southpaw.
Boston still has up to three bullpen spots available. Morán is running out of options and may favor one of them. Rule 5 Choice ryan watson It may not be an option, but it seems like a longer opportunity to break camp after giving up six runs in as many innings this spring.
Gonzalez will be out until at least the end of May. The Sox announced that the right-handed utilityman underwent arthroscopic debridement of his left shoulder. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reports that it’s a cleanup surgery that requires a recovery period of two to three months. Gonzalez should return mid-season to resume his role as a short-side platoon bat.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that Coulombe and the Red Sox had signed him to a major league contract. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reports his annual salary is $1 million.
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