COOPER CRISWELL NEWS

Cooper Criswell goes five strong innings as Red Sox silence Giants Cooper Criswell pitched five strong innings and Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu each collected three hits as the Boston Red Sox beat the visit...

MAY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cooper Criswell tosses five scoreless innings | 04/30/2024 Cooper Criswell strikes out four across five scoreless innings in his strong start against the Giants

MAY 1 • MLB.COM

Cooper Criswell, Red Sox silence Giants Cooper Criswell pitched five strong innings and Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu each collected three hits as the Boston Red Sox beat the visit...

MAY 1 • SACBEE.COM

Abreu and Criswell lead Red Sox to 4-0 win over Giants for major league-leading 6th shutout

Rookie Wilyer Abreu had a single, double and his first career triple, Cooper Criswell pitched five scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 for th...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooper Criswell fans three in five scoreless innings | 04/24/2024 Cooper Criswell strikes out three Guardians across five scoreless innings of work

APRIL 25 • MLB.COM

Cooper Criswell strikes out Zach Neto | 04/13/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

APRIL 14 • MLB.COM

Cooper Criswell K's four | 03/21/2024 Cooper Criswell strikes out four over his four innings of work in his start against Baltimore

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Cooper Criswell knows he has an opportunity with the Red Sox, and he'll gladly accept any role - The Boston Globe Criswell does not throw particularly hard. But he works the corners and the lower third of the strike zone.

MARCH 16 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Cooper Criswell whiffs four Pirates | 03/11/2024 Cooper Criswell strikes out four Pirates over 3 2/3 scoreless innings of work in his start with the Red Sox

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

Red Sox sign long reliever Cooper Criswell to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Cooper Criswell to a one-year deal, bringing in the former Rays long reliever as a potential arm for the bullpen or rotation

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Boston Criswell signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Criswell was designated for assignment by the Rays and later non-tendered after recording a 5.73 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with 27 strikeouts across 33 innings last season. The 27-year-old righty will now join the Red Sox's bullpen as a low-risk depth piece, and the chances of Criswell appearing in high-leverage situations next year are slim.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered after DFA Criswell was non-tendered by the Rays on Friday.

Impact Criswell was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay earlier this week and is now officially a free agent. The 27-year-old posted a 5.73 ERA over 33 big-league innings in 2023.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped off 40-man roster Criswell was designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Criswell struggled to a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 33 major-league innings in 2023. The 27-year-old right-hander no longer holds a 40-man roster spot.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was called up Saturday and gave up four runs (three earned) over three innings against the Blue Jays, so he'll be sent down in favor of a fresh arm. Criswell will finish the regular season with a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 33 innings out of the bullpen for Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add RHP Cooper Criswell, DFA Erasmo Ramirez The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Cooper Criswell from Triple-A Durham on Saturday and designated fellow right-hander Erasmo Ramirez for assignmen...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Criswell last appeared in majors as the 27th man in a doubleheader. He allowed three runs over two innings in relief. In a corresponding move, Erasmo Ramirez was designated for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Criswell was up as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels, allowing three runs over two innings of work in the night game. He holds a 5.40 ERA across 30 frames during his time with the big club this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for doubleheader Criswell was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Criswell has bounced between a long-relief role in the majors and a rotation spot with Triple-A Durham throughout the year. None of his eight MLB appearances have been starts, but he's averaged 3.5 innings per appearance. His 4.82 ERA and 1.46 WHIP mean he's unlikely to move into a higher-leverage role any time soon.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Criswell latest stint on the active roster lasted just two days. He tossed three innings of relief Thursday against the Cardinals in his lone appearance, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits without recording a strikeout or walk. Josh Fleming (elbow) returned from the 60-day injured list to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Durham Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Criswell has posted a 5.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 25 innings this season at the major-league level, but he'll give the Rays a fresh bullpen arm as Wednesday's opener Jalen Beeks heads back to the farm.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims starting gig at Triple-A Criswell has made two starts for Triple-A Durham since being optioned to the affiliate July 16, allowing two unearned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six over...

Impact Despite the pair of strong outings, Criswell is still holding down a 4.63 ERA and 1.46 WHIP while striking out 51 over 56.1 innings at Triple-A this season. Though his numbers don't jump off the page, Criswell may still find himself as the next man up to join the big club if the Rays require a starter or bulk reliever at any point in August. The Rays optioned the struggling Taj Bradley to Triple-A on Monday and appear set to give Zack Littell a look as their new No. 5 starter, though Littell likely won't have a long leash.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Following opener Criswell will be the bulk reliever in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, with Shawn Armstrong set to open the game on the mound, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun re...

Impact All six of Criswell's major-league outings this season have come in a similar role. He's recorded at least seven outs each time but has topped out at 4.2 innings. The 26-year-old righty owns a 5.14 ERA overall but has allowed just two runs in 9.2 innings over his last three appearances.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins roster for doubleheader Criswell was recalled by the Rays to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact Criswell is expected to either start the nightcap or serve as the bulk reliever. All six of Criswell's big-league appearances this season have come in relief, but all have lasted at least 2.1 innings. He owns a 5.14 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, though those numbers are inflated by a .362 BABIP.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming up Saturday for spot start Criswell will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to serve as the starter or bulk reliever in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times...

Impact With Friday's game getting postponed and the Rays not having any off days until July 24, they needed to have some sort of bullpen game as part of Saturday's doubleheader. Criswell has a 5.14 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 21 innings across six MLB appearances.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Criswell went 3.1 scoreless innings in a bulk relief role in Wednesday's win over the Twins and his reward is a trip back to the minors. He's being replaced by Yonny Chirinos, who will start Thursday.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE