"Coulombe, 36, posted a stellar 1.16 ERA through 40 appearances with the Twins in the first half of last season. He tossed 43 innings and recorded 31 strikeouts and just nine walks. After being dealt to the Rangers at the trade deadline, Coulombe struggled. He owned a 5.25 ERA in 15 games and 12 innings of work, striking out 12 batters and walking nine down the stretch. Coulombe ended 2025 with a 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings mark and 6.8 walks per nine."
"While Wilson didn't post as spectacular stats as Coulombe did in the first half, their impacts were ultimately similar. Wilson finished the season with a 3.35 ERA across 48.1 innings. He struck out 57 batters and allowed just 20 walks in comparison. Both lefties sported a 0.6 home runs per nine mark in 2025. Notably, Coulombe does not throw as hard as Wilson; Coulombe's average fastball velocity is 90.3 miles per hour, per Baseball Savant. Wilson's is over four ticks higher at 94.5 MPH."
The Red Sox are interested in free agent left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe for their 2026 bullpen. Coulombe, 36, had a dominant first half in 2025 with the Twins, posting a 1.16 ERA over 40 appearances, 43 innings, 31 strikeouts and nine walks. After a midseason trade to the Rangers he struggled, recording a 5.25 ERA in 15 games and 12 innings. He finished 2025 with 9.0 K/9 and 6.8 BB/9. Justin Wilson posted a 3.35 ERA across 48.1 innings with 10.6 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9; both lefties allowed 0.6 HR/9. Coulombe's average fastball was 90.3 mph versus Wilson's 94.5. Boston seeks a Justin Wilson-type arm but does not expect a major bullpen overhaul.
Read at Boston.com
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