Red Sox Part Ways with Pitcher 1 Outing Before Contract Bonus
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The Boston Red Sox were just being practical.
Danny Coulombe was one game away from a contract bonus, and he wasn't being particularly impactful out of the Boston bullpen.
So on Sunday, the Red Sox officially designated Coulombe for assignment, according to MLB's transaction log.
Coulombe gets removed from the 40-man roster (and the MLB roster), and he's placed on waivers. Another team can claim him.
If he goes unclaimed, he could end up at Triple-A, or as a veteran, he could opt for free agency.
Either way, it seems unlikely that Coulombe will pitch for Boston again this season.
He had a 4.50 ERA through 29 relief outings, including 37 pitches in his final appearance with the Red Sox.
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Contract bonus at play
Coulombe's Spotrac page, which has his contract details, shows that if he pitches in 30 games this season, he makes $75,000.
He'd make another $75,000 each if he pitched in 35, then 40, then 45 games.
As mentioned above, Coulombe has appeared in 29 games this season for the Red Sox.
If there was a time to make this move, this was the time.
"The 36-year-old Coulombe did earn $250,000 bonuses for being on the active roster for 30, 60, and 90 days this season, so he wound up netting $1.75 million from the Red Sox for half a season," On SI's Jackson Roberts wrote on Sunday.
Boston needed to clear space anyway with Brayan Bello back in MLB and Ranger Suarez on his way to healing, as well.
Coulombe is nearing the end of his major league career, but it seems he could still get a chance elsewhere as a lefty specialist.
It just won't be in Boston.