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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Coulombe (1-0) struck out one and hit a batter over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win Monday over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe relieved Kyle Bradish (foot) after the latter was injured in the second inning. Despite Tyler Wells throwing five no-hit innings, it was Coulombe who was awarded the win in his second game as an Oriole. The southpaw has two strikeouts and two hit batsmen without allowing a hit or a walk over 2.1 innings this season. He's expected to continue serving in a low-leverage role.

Coulombe was acquired by the Orioles from the Twins on Monday for cash considerations, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe was going to come up short in his bid for a bullpen spot with the Twins, but he's been given a reprieve with the O's trading for him and promptly adding him to their relief corps. The veteran left-hander holds a 2.92 ERA over 41 appearances over the last three seasons.

The Twins reassigned Coulombe to minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe will not be a part of Minnesota's pitching staff to open the 2023 season. The 33-year-old southpaw pitched well in the Grapefruit League with a spotless ERA over seven innings in six appearances, and if he opts to stick in the organization and continues to excel at Triple-A St. Paul early on in the campaign, he may not have to wait long for a promotion to the big-league bullpen.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Coulombe (hip) elected free agency Thursday after he was outrighted off the Twins' 40-man roster, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old underwent season-ending surgery to repair the labrum in his left hip in June, and Minnesota opted to remove him from the 40-man roster heading into the offseason. Coulombe allowed two runs over 12.1 frames this year prior to the injury, and he posted a 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB across 29 appearances in 2021.

Coulombe recently underwent surgery to repair his left hip labrum, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Coulombe (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe has already been on the injured list since the end of May, so it won't impact his return date. Miguel Sano (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will take Coulombe's spot on the 40-man roster.

Coulombe was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hip impingement.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe was reinstated from the 15-day IL on Friday, but he aggravated his hip injury during his relief appearance against the Royals in which he allowed a run on two hits and two walks in one-third of an inning. The southpaw had a fairly brief stint on the injured list recently, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss more time during his latest absence.

Coulombe (hip) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.