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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Lining up for setup role

  Rotowire Mar 4, 2024

  Coulombe has allowed one run on four hits over three innings in Grapefruit League play this spring. Coulombe is one of the safer bets to earn a bullpen spot for the Orioles this spring. He is arguably the top left-hander in the bullpen and figures to fill a setup role after posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 58:12 K:BB over 51.1 innings in similar usage last season. He also had two saves and 21 holds in his first year with the Orioles.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Avoids arbitration

  Rotowire Jan 29, 2024

  Coulombe signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Monday that includes a club option for 2025. The deal buys out the left-hander's final year of arbitration eligibility, and potentially, his first year of free agency. Coulombe was excellent for Baltimore in 2023, collecting a 2.81 ERA and 58:12 K:BB over 51.1 innings. He'll be a key setup man in the bullpen again in 2024.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Ends regular season with loss

  Rotowire Oct 2, 2023

  Coulombe (5-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two over one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Red Sox. Two of Coulombe's three losses this season occurred over his last five appearances. He's allowed five runs (four earned) across his last 4.2 innings. Despite the late skid, he has a 2.81 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 58:12 K:BB with two saves and 21 holds through 51.1 innings this season. He'll be a key lefty in Baltimore's bullpen during the playoffs, though Yennier Cano and Tyler Wells are likely the top options for save chances.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Gets walked off Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2023

  Coulombe (5-2) allowed a run on two hits over one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Astros. Coulombe entered this series with a 12-inning scoreless streak, but the Astros have tagged him for two runs across one inning in two appearances. He allowed a double to Yainer Diaz and a walk-off single to Mauricio Dubon in Wednesday's contest. Coulombe has arguably been the Orioles' most consistent lefty reliever this year with a 2.64 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:11 K:BB through 48.2 innings, and he's added two saves and 20 holds over 57 appearances. While he's struggled in the series, he should still be able to hold down a setup role the rest of the way.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Grabs another win

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2023

  Coulombe (5-1) struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Sunday over the Diamondbacks. Jack Flaherty started to fade in the fifth inning, but Coulombe was able to step in and steady things for the Orioles. They rallied ahead in the sixth, allowing Coulombe to pick up his second win in as many outings. The southpaw has an 8.1-inning scoreless streak going, during which he's posted an 11:2 K:BB with a save and four holds. He's at a 2.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52:10 K:BB over 43 innings this season, though his usage Sunday suggests he's not strictly confined to late-inning work.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Earns win Tuesday

  Rotowire Aug 30, 2023

  Coulombe (4-1) pitched 1.2 perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday over the White Sox. Dean Kremer left runners on base in the seventh inning, but Coulombe was able to pitch out of trouble just before the Orioles rallied ahead. Coulombe's scoreless streak is up to seven innings over eight appearances, and he has a 10:2 K:BB in that span. For the season, he's at a 2.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 51:10 K:BB with two saves and 20 holds over 41.2 innings. With Felix Bautista (elbow) sidelined, Coulombe and Yennier Cano figure to handle most of the high-leverage assignments.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Returns from injured list

  Rotowire Aug 24, 2023

  Coulombe (biceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday. Coulombe wound up missing just the minimum 15 days with left biceps tendinitis, tossing a scoreless inning in his lone rehab appearance. The left-hander has collected a 2.77 ERA and 48:9 K:BB over 39 innings this season out of the Orioles' bullpen and will return to a high-leverage role.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Starts rehab assignment

  Rotowire Aug 23, 2023

  Coulombe (biceps) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and struck out two batters over a scoreless inning. The reliever is eligible to return from the 15-day injured list Thursday and would appear to be in line to rejoin the Orioles at that time or shortly thereafter. Coulombe has been terrific out of the Orioles bullpen this season, holding a 2.77 ERA and 48:9 K:BB over 39 innings.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Lands on injured list

  Rotowire Aug 10, 2023

  Coulombe was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left biceps tendinitis. It's a blow to the Orioles' bullpen, as Coulombe has been excellent with a 2.77 ERA and 48:9 K:BB over 39 innings. The hope is that he'll be ready to go when his 15 days are up, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.Joey Krehbiel will take Coulombe's roster spot.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Earns first save

  Rotowire Jul 16, 2023

  Coulombe picked up the save in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Marlins. He allowed a run on two hits over two-thirds of an inning. Colombe came on in relief of Eduard Bazardo in the ninth, allowing one inherited runner to score before allowing an RBI double to Dane Myers, cutting Baltimore's lead to 5-4 with two outs. However, Colombe coaxed a lineout from Luis Arraez to strand the tying run on second and pick up the first save of his MLB career. The 33-year-old lefty has been solid for the Orioles this season, pitching to a 2.90 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP over 31 innings. However, he's unlikely to see much more ninth-inning work with Felix Bautista firmly locked in as the closer.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Reinstated from bereavement list

  Rotowire Jun 6, 2023

  Coulombe was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. Coulombe missed the weekend series in San Francisco but rejoins the Orioles' bullpen for their series in Milwaukee. The left-hander has been terrific this season with a 2.08 ERA and 31:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Should return Tuesday

  Rotowire Jun 3, 2023

  Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Saturday that Coulombe (personal) should return for Baltimore's series against the Brewers starting Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. Hyde was placed on the bereavement list prior to Saturday's game against the Giants in San Francisco. The reliever should be back on the mound early next week with Josh Lester taking Coulombe's place on the roster in the meantime.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Placed on bereavement list

  Rotowire Jun 3, 2023

  The Orioles placed Coulombe on the bereavement list Saturday. Coulombe will be out 3-to-7 days as he tends to a personal matter. Josh Lester was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill Coulombe's roster spot.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Nabs second win

  Rotowire May 28, 2023

  Coulombe (2-1) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday over the Rangers. Coulombe got Nathaniel Lowe to fly out to end the top of the eighth inning before the Orioles pulled ahead a half-inning later. This was Coulombe's sixth straight scoreless outing, a span in which he's covered 5.2 innings with an 8:1 K:BB. The southpaw seems to have bounced back from his rough patch in early May. He's now at a 2.37 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB through 19 innings while adding eight holds and two blown saves. He remains in the setup mix as part of the bridge to closer Felix Bautista.

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• Orioles' Danny Coulombe: Takes loss Saturday

  Rotowire May 7, 2023

  Coulombe (1-1) allowed a run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning Saturday versus Atlanta, taking the loss and a blown save. He didn't walk or strike out a batter. After emerging as a solid middle-relief option in April, Coulombe has blown two leads in two appearances to begin May. Bryan Baker left a runner on base with one out in the eighth inning, and Coulombe served up a two-run home run to pinch hitter Kevin Pillar. For the season, Coulombe is at a 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 12 innings, and he's picked up five holds. Despite the recent slump, he should still be part of the bridge to closer Felix Bautista when the Orioles are holding leads late.

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• Twins' Danny Coulombe: Won't make Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Mar 26, 2023

  Coulombe was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Twins on Sunday. Coulombe will not be a part of Minnesota's pitching staff to open the 2023 season. The 33-year-old southpaw did pitch well in the Grapefruit League with a 0.00 ERA over seven innings in six appearances, but he comes up short in his bid to break camp with the club. Coulombe could be an option for the Twins at some point in 2023, but he'll have to be added to the 40-man roster if/when Minnesota decides to promote him.

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• Twins' Danny Coulombe: Back with Minnesota

  Rotowire Dec 30, 2022

  Coulombe (hip) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. The 33-year-old elected free agency after being outrighted off Minnesota's 40-man roster in October, but he's now back with the organization. Coulombe made only 10 appearances last season before he underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left hip over the summer. The left-hander was a solid bullpen piece in 2021 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB across 34.1 innings.

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• Twins' Danny Coulombe: Undergoes season-ending surgery

  Rotowire Jul 27, 2022

  Coulombe recently underwent surgery to repair his left hip labrum, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Coulombe has been on the injured list with a hip issue since late May, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL. The southpaw will be unable to return this season following his procedure, and it's not yet clear whether he's expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 32-year-old posted a 1.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 12.1 innings over 10 relief appearances in 2022.

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• Twins' Danny Coulombe: Reinstated from 15-day IL

  Rotowire May 27, 2022

  Coulombe (hip) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday. Coulombe had been on the injured list since May 11, but he recently made a pair of rehab appearances at Triple-A St. Paul and allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in two innings. The southpaw has posted a 0.75 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 12 innings over nine relief appearances for the Twins this season and will rejoin the major-league bullpen after a relatively minimal absence.

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• Twins' Danny Coulombe: Placed on injured list

  Rotowire May 11, 2022

  Coulombe was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hip impingement Wednesday, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Coulombe was removed from Tuesday's matchup against the Astros with a left hip injury, and he'll be forced to spend time on the IL. It's not yet clear whether he's expected to miss more than the minimum of 15 days, but Yennier Cano was recalled to provide additional help in the bullpen.

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