The New York Mets are set to kick off the second half of the season with high expectations, boasting a 55-42 record and sitting in second place in the NL East. However, they’re poised to bolster their bullpen, with a report indicating interest in a Minnesota Twins reliever.
According to the latest report from Jon Heyman, the Mets have their eyes on pitcher Danny Coulombe. With 11 years of experience, including four with the Twins, Coulombe could be a valuable arm for the Mets’ bullpen.
Currently, the Mets’ bullpen holds a 3.83 ERA with 28 saves this season, ranking them 14th among all MLB bullpens. It’s not a bad spot, but adding a veteran like Coulombe could elevate their performance.
Why are the Mets interested in Coulombe?
It’s not entirely clear what sparked the Mets’ interest, but the Twins reliever has shown remarkable efficiency from the mound this year. In 35 games, including one start, Coulombe maintains an impressive 0.68 ERA, which could give the Mets a significant boost.
Coulombe has a 3.27 career ERA across four teams (Dodgers, Athletics, Orioles, and Twins) since 2014. His busiest season in terms of games played was 2017, with 72 appearances, though he reached another career high in 2023, playing 61 games for Baltimore.
Coulombe vs. Mets
In his 11-year career, Coulombe has faced several Mets players. Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, and Juan Soto have had 12 at-bats against him, managing just four hits with no RBIs or home runs. Coulombe also recorded two strikeouts against them, with the group posting a .333 batting average.
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