Johan Oviedo

The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster. Criswell has been a DFA casualty following a big trade twice this offseason. The Red Sox squeezed him out after the Jhostynxon Garcia/Johan Oviedo deal.…

The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster. Criswell has been a DFA casualty following a big trade twice this offseason. The Red Sox squeezed him out after the Jhostynxon Garcia/Johan Oviedo deal.…

The Red Sox went big with their first free agent signing of the winter, adding Ranger Su rez for five years and $130MM on Wednesday. That followed trade acquisitions of Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, meaning the Sox could enter the season having replaced 60% of their rotation. Even with Lucas Giolito departing in free agency, the Red Sox have…

The Red Sox went big with their first free agent signing of the winter, adding Ranger Su rez for five years and $130MM on Wednesday. That followed trade acquisitions of Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, meaning the Sox could enter the season having replaced 60% of their rotation. Even with Lucas Giolito departing in free agency, the Red Sox have…

Crawford added that he's fully healthy entering spring training after missing last season with knee and wrist issues that ultimately required a mid-summer procedure on his wrist. The 29-year-old figures to transition to a versatile swingman role, likely operating in long relief for the Red Sox next season, but he could be in the mix for one of their final rotation spots along with veterans Johan Oviedo and Patrick Sandoval in addition to top prospects Connelly Early and Payton Tolle.