Trending Now - Injuries Strike MLB Teams as Red Sox and Padres Face Setbacks
WHO:
Bryan Hoeing, right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres
Craig Stammen, manager of the San Diego Padres
Danny Coulombe, left-handed reliever, age 36
Romy Gonzalez, utilityman, underwent surgery
ALIGND Sports Agency, representing Danny Coulombe
Chris Cotillo, reporter for MassLive
Ken Rosenthal, reporter for The Athletic
Boston Red Sox
Danny Coulombe, left-handed reliever
Romy Gonzalez, utilityman
Aroldis Chapman, closer
Garrett Whitlock, setup man
Justin Slaten, relief pitcher
Theo DeRosa, reporter for MLB.com
Ian Browne, supervising club reporter for MLB.com
WHAT:
Hoeing will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right arm, ruling him out for the entire 2026 season.
Hoeing first felt discomfort in his right elbow during a live batting practice session in late February 2026.
Hoeing posted a 1.52 ERA in 18 appearances during the 2024 season.
Coulombe has a career record of 17-10 with a 3.35 ERA over 11 seasons, including a 2.64 ERA in 188 games over the past five seasons.
Coulombe's fastball velocity ranked in the sixth percentile of MLB hurlers in 2025.
Gonzalez's surgery was described as a cleanup procedure on his left shoulder.
Coulombe's contract is reportedly guaranteed at $1 million.
Coulombe had a 2.30 earned run average across 43 innings pitched in 2025.
Coulombe struck out 24.4% of batters faced and had a 13.1% swinging strike rate in 2025.
Gonzalez underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his left shoulder.
Gonzalez's recovery timeline is estimated at 2-3 months, meaning he could return by midseason.
The Boston Red Sox signed Danny Coulombe to a one-year contract.
Romy Gonzalez underwent surgery on his left shoulder.
Romy Gonzalez was placed on the 60-day injured list.
Coulombe has a career record of 17-10 with a 3.35 ERA over 11 seasons.
Coulombe appeared in 55 games in 2025, with a record of 2-1 and a 2.30 ERA.
Gonzalez batted .305 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 2025.
Coulombe had a 1.16 ERA in 40 appearances with the Minnesota Twins in 2025.
Coulombe finished the 2025 season with a 2.30 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched.
Coulombe held left-handed batters to a .526 OPS in 2025.
Coulombe's average fastball velocity was 90.3 mph in 2025.
The Red Sox's projected Opening Day roster includes 26 players.
WHERE:
Boston, Massachusetts
Fort Myers, Florida (Spring Training location)
WHEN:
The announcement regarding Hoeing's surgery was made on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
Gonzalez is expected to be out until at least late May 2026, following his surgery.
Gonzalez is expected to be out at least until late May 2026.
The signing of Danny Coulombe was announced on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
The Red Sox's Opening Day is scheduled for March 26th, 2026.
WHY:
Stammen expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s a bummer because he’s someone that could have really been a big part of our bullpen, filled a lot of different roles.”
The Red Sox are bolstering their bullpen after overhauling their rotation during the offseason.
Romy Gonzalez's surgery and subsequent placement on the injured list created a need for additional roster space.
HOW:
The Padres are testing their bullpen depth due to early injury issues, with right-handers Jason Adam and Yuki Matsui also questionable for the Opening Day roster.
Coulombe is expected to slot into Alex Cora’s middle relief group, addressing the Red Sox's need for left-handed bullpen help.
The Red Sox signed Coulombe to a Major League deal to enhance their bullpen.
The team placed Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list to clear space on the 40-man roster.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:07 UTC)
In a significant blow to the San Diego Padres, right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right arm, which will sideline him for the entire 2026 season. The announcement was made last Thursday, following Hoeing's discomfort during a live batting practice session in late February, and he had previously posted an impressive 1.52 ERA in 18 appearances during the 2024 season. Manager Craig Stammen expressed disappointment over the news, noting that Hoeing could have played a crucial role in the bullpen, especially as the team navigates early injury concerns with other pitchers also questionable for the Opening Day roster.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 17:10 UTC)
In a significant move for the Boston Red Sox, left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe, age 36, is set to join the team's middle relief group, addressing their need for left-handed bullpen support. Coulombe boasts a career record of 17 wins and 10 losses with a 3.35 ERA over 11 seasons, and he has shown impressive performance with a 2.64 ERA in 188 games over the past five years. Meanwhile, utilityman Romy Gonzalez underwent a cleanup procedure on his left shoulder and is expected to be sidelined until at least late May.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:15 UTC)
In a significant development for the baseball community, Danny Coulombe has reportedly signed a contract guaranteed at $1 million, following an impressive 2025 season where he posted a 2.30 earned run average over 43 innings pitched. Meanwhile, teammate Gonzalez has undergone an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his left shoulder, with an estimated recovery timeline of two to three months, which means he could potentially return by midseason. As it stands, Gonzalez is expected to be sidelined until at least late May 2026.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 05:26 UTC)
The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to a one-year contract as they work to strengthen their bullpen following an offseason rotation overhaul. This move comes after utilityman Romy Gonzalez underwent shoulder surgery and was placed on the 60-day injured list, creating a need for additional roster space. Coulombe, who had a standout season with a 2.30 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 2025, is expected to be a key asset as the team prepares for Opening Day on March 26, 2026.