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Mets Add to Rotation Depth with Veteran Dumped by Red Sox
The Mets claimed Cooper Criswell off waivers after the Red Sox designated him following a five-player trade; Boston guaranteed him $800,000 but it did not prevent the claim.
- On Friday, the New York Mets claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets confirmed.
- To clear a roster spot after the five-player trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Red Sox designated Cooper Criswell for assignment, hoping the $800,000 guarantee last month would deter claims.
- Criswell, 29, has alternated between starting and relieving in the majors, appearing in 33 games with 19 starts while featuring a four-pitch arsenal and strong ground-ball and chase metrics.
- Criswell provides the Mets depth for both the rotation and bullpen, giving them a swing option who must stick on the big-league roster with no remaining minor-league options.
- Criswell has previously worked with Justin Willard, Mets pitching coach, and the trade that sent Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego and Adonys Guzman to Boston framed New York's pitching plans.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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