Summary
The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe to a one-year contract worth $1 million to strengthen their bullpen before the new season. The team had lacked left-handed relievers, especially after several departures, and Coulombe is expected to fill this gap.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox signed Danny Coulombe, a left-handed pitcher, to a one-year contract for $1 million.
- This move aims to address the team's lack of left-handed relievers, aside from All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman.
- Coulombe played for both the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers last season, making 55 appearances.
- Last season, Coulombe had a strong performance with the Twins, recording a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings.
- Several left-handed relievers left the Red Sox, prompting the team to search for replacements.
- The Red Sox traded Brennan Bernardino and Chris Murphy to other teams, and did not re-sign Justin Wilson.
- To make space for Coulombe on the roster, infielder Romy Gonzalez was placed on the 60-day injured list.
