Coulombe allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two in 1.2 innings versus Cleveland on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the opener Friday. He gave up home runs to Amed Rosario and Bobby Bradley in the first inning and couldn't complete the second before Griffin Jax entered the contest. It's unclear what Coulombe's role going forward will be if he sticks on the major-league roster, but he'd most likely take on a low-leverage role in the bullpen.

Coulombe's contract was selected by the Twins on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe is expected to be the first pitcher in a bullpen game against Cleveland on Friday. He owns a respectable 4.19 ERA in 146 career innings at the major-league level. The veteran lefty has spent all of this season with Triple-A St. Paul, recording a 1.77 ERA over 20.1 frames.

Coulombe will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and start Friday against Cleveland in what is expected to be a bullpen game, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe will likely be an opener, but it's not clear who else will pitch out of the bullpen. Coulombe has a 1.77 ERA and 12.1 K/9 at Triple-A. He'll likely be sent down after the outing, but the Twins need bullpen help so he could stay in the majors with a strong performance.

The Twins reassigned Coulombe to their minor-league camp Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe, who was attending big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee, is expected to report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin 2021. The 31-year-old lefty boasts 155 games of big-league experience, so he could be on the short list for a promotion if the Twins need a lefty reliever at any point.

Coulombe signed a minor-league contract to remain with the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe made two relief appearances for the Twins last season, striking out three and walking three in 2.2 scoreless innings. The 31-year-old lefty owns a career 4.19 ERA in 146 innings at the big-league level.

Coulombe cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to the Twins' alternate training site, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe made a pair of appearances for the Twins in late August, his first big-league outings since 2018, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings. He'll remain in an organizational depth role for the club.

Coulombe was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe joined the active roster last weekend and allowed two hits over 2.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts and three walks, but the Twins are opting to go in a different direction. The contract of Juan Minaya was purchased in a corresponding move.

Both Coulombe and Sean Poppen were added to the Twins' active roster Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe has already seen limited action at the major-league level over a span of seven years. The left-hander was most recently a part of the Athletics in 2018, when he registered a 4.56 ERA along with a 26:11 K:BB across 23.2 innings. He's a viable option as a middle reliever, at best.

Coulombe was included in Minnesota's 60-man player pool ahead of summer camp before the 2020 season begins, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe recorded no time in the majors in 2019, but he made 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 4.50 ERA with a 64:19 K:BB over 38 innings. The southpaw has had some success in the big leagues in past seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him appear in the Twins' bullpen at some point in 2020. He'll likely spend time with Minnesota's alternate training site unless the major league bullpen needs depth.

Coulombe agreed to a minor-league contract with the Twins on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coulombe recorded no time in the majors in 2019, but he made 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 4.50 ERA with a 64:19 K:BB over 38 innings. The southpaw has had some success in the big leagues in past seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him appear in the Twins' bullpen at some point in 2020. The report doesn't explicitly say so, but Coulombe will likely be a non-roster invitee for spring training.