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Coulombe Injury Adds Drama to Red Sox Opener
24 Mar
Summary
- Red Sox will start opening day with 13 pitchers.
- Danny Coulombe suffered a right wrist injury recently.
- Team may recall Zack Kelly or select Tyler Samaniego if needed.
The Boston Red Sox have confirmed their 13-pitcher roster for opening day, but uncertainty surrounds the status of newly signed reliever Danny Coulombe. Coulombe, a left-handed pitcher, experienced a setback during the team's spring training finale on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, when he was hit on his non-throwing right wrist by a line-drive comebacker.
Coulombe's availability for Thursday's opener against the Cincinnati Reds is now in question, pending X-ray results that were scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th. Even without the injury, his participation was not guaranteed, as he signed on March 13th and had only thrown 40 pitches over two appearances. He was scheduled to remain in Fort Myers to throw another minor-league game.
Should Coulombe be placed on the injured list, the Red Sox possess contingency plans. They could easily recall pitcher Zack Kelly, allowing for an extra right-handed arm in the bullpen temporarily, or opt to select rookie left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego, who impressed during spring training. The primary focus remains on Coulombe's full recovery, with the location of the injury being a relatively positive sign for a left-handed pitcher.
