Overview
- The Red Sox designated veteran left‑hander Danny Coulombe for assignment after Saturday’s win, removing him from the 40‑man roster and opening a roster spot.
- Coulombe pitched two innings in that game and was one appearance short of a roughly $75,000 performance bonus that would have paid out at 30 games.
- Right‑hander Brayan Bello was recalled from Triple‑A Worcester to fill Coulombe’s roster spot and is expected to be used as a long reliever while the club evaluates his role.
- Bello is in year three of a six‑year, $55 million deal and has struggled this season with a high ERA, which has prompted the team to consider moving him out of a regular starting role.
- Boston made the move during an eight‑game winning streak as it chases a Wild Card spot, and the DFA starts a limited window for the club to trade, place Coulombe on waivers, or release him.