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Mets Claim Cooper Criswell Off Waivers From Red Sox
The New York Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The Red Sox had designated Criswell for assignment following their trade on Thursday night that landed them right-hander Johan Oviedo. Criswell has pitched in both a starting and relief role in Beantown each of the last two seasons, going 7-5 with a 4.00 ERA (4.31 FIP), 1.38 WHIP, one save, 82 strikeouts, and 36 walks in 117 innings pitched over 33 appearances (19 starts). The 29-year-old still has several more years of club control. He only made seven big-league appearances (one start) in Boston in 2025 and held a 3.57 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 9:5 K:BB ratio. Criswell will give New York some rotation insurance, but he won't really be on the fantasy radar, even in deeper leagues. He holds a career 4.48 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 16.7% strikeout rate in five MLB seasons.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
