Overview
- The Red Sox reinstated Danny Coulombe from the 15-day injured list and optioned rookie lefty Tyler Samaniego to Triple‑A Worcester on Sunday.
- Coulombe missed 24 games with cervical spasms and completed multiple rehab outings and side sessions before the club cleared him to return.
- Through 12 early-season appearances with Boston, Coulombe has a 5.63 ERA in eight innings and was signed to a one-year, $1 million deal on March 12.
- Boston's bullpen ranks among the majors' best and the return of a proven left-hander reshapes a group that already includes Jovani Morán and Aroldis Chapman, a factor that helped prompt Samaniego's demotion despite his strong 1.04 ERA.
- The move affects playing time and roster flexibility: Samaniego keeps minor‑league options and could be recalled if usage or performance needs change, while Coulombe will compete to regain his pre‑injury role in high‑leverage situations.