Mets Claim RHP Cooper Criswell Off Waivers From Red Sox

The Mets have claimed RHP Cooper Criswell, 29, off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston had signed him to a guaranteed one-year deal this offseason. Criswell served as a versatile swingman, posting a 4.08 ERA in 26 appearances (18 starts) in his first season with Boston. Last year, he spent most of the season in Triple-A, appearing in just seven MLB games before his campaign ended in late-August due to elbow inflammation. He had a 3.57 ERA and 24.5% K-rate in 16 Triple-A games. Criswell has no minor league options left.