Cooper Criswell

The Mets have claimed righty Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox, reports ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Boston designated him for assignment just yesterday as a corresponding move after acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pirates. (Boston needed 40-man spots for both Oviedo and minor league lefty Tyler Samaniego.) The Mets have not yet announced the…

The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.

The Mets have added another piece to the mix in their bullpen, claiming RHP Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox.

The Red Sox tried to slide Criswell through waivers after acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pirates on Thursday, but their attempt proved to be unsuccessful. Criswell, 29, has made 33 appearances (19 starts) for the Red Sox over the past two seasons, posting a 4.00 ERA across 117 innings. Expect him to function in a similar swingman role for the Mets.

The Mets have claimed righty Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox, reports ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Boston designated him for assignment just yesterday as a corresponding move after acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pirates. (Boston needed 40-man spots for both Oviedo and minor league lefty Tyler Samaniego.) The Mets have not yet announced the…