The New York Mets reportedly claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN.

“The Mets have claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers, a source tells ESPN. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Castillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

While many players are designated for assignment and claimed off waivers in MLB, this specific instance likely caught Boston's attention more than other similar circumstances. According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, the Red Sox were hoping to be able to keep Criswell in the organization despite their DFA move. In fact, Boston even gave him an increased salary in hopes that the money would deter opponents from claiming him off waivers.

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