While the Boston Red Sox continue to build up to the regular season, the club made a move to bolster its bullpen last week. 

Boston agreed to a one-year Major League deal with left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe the team announced last Thursday.

Coulombe, 36, has stamped himself as a reliable lefty reliever in the Majors for several years. The veteran southpaw enters 2026 with a 2.64 ERA in 188 games over the past five seasons, striking out more than one batter per inning during that span.

“We knew it was a great fit even early on in the offseason. I’m just glad we could make it happen,” Coulombe said on Friday following the first bullpen workout with his new team.

Coulombe was solid with the Twins last season, posting a 1.16 ERA in 40 appearances, before being dealt to the Rangers at the deadline. He struggled a bit with Texas, posting a 5.25 ERA in 15 games, but he finished the season with a 2.30 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.

When asked how he’ll be ramping up and what his workload will look like in Fort Myers, Coulombe said he’s taking it day-by-day.

“I don’t want to give a number exactly, but I think that as long as we stay on track, we should be good to go,” Coulombe said.

Of the signing, Sox Manager Alex Cora said, “Good job by the front office trying to add and make us better. Something that we recognized over the course of the offseason and here in camp. He had a great season last year. He’s able to spin the ball. Avoids damage from the left side. Been there, done that. Happy with the way we went about it, and happy that he’s here with us.”

Before the new addition, the Red Sox were slated to break camp with just two lefty relievers: closer Aroldis Chapman and Jovani Morán.

“Having Danny here makes us better,” Cora said. “Not sure what we’re going to decide as far as the roster. I know we’re happy with the way Morán has thrown the ball during the [WBC]. I think we’re better today than what we were yesterday.”

Coulombe, who said he enjoyed some extra time in the offseason with his kids, said the idea of playing in an iconic stadium is something he’s looking forward to.

“I’ve always loved to pitch at Fenway,” Coulombe said. “There’s so much history there. I mean, it’s Fenway Park. When this was an option, it was a no-brainer.”

Later on in the weekend, the Sox took on familiar foe in the Twins, coming out with a 7-2 win. 

Returning from WBC action was outfielder Jaren Duran. The lefty who was impressive in the tournament went 1-for-3 at the plate, stole a bag and scored a run.

“He hit the ball hard right away,” Cora said. “It’s good to have him here. Little by little we’re getting everybody (from the WBC back). We’ll take care of whoever we have to take care of.”

The Red Sox open the regular season on the road in Cincinnati next Thursday, March 26. 

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