The New York Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, less than a day after he was designated for assignment.

Criswell, 29, provides depth for the Mets in the starting rotation and bullpen with extensive experience in both roles in the minors and majors. He logged a career-high 99⅓ innings over 18 starts and eight relief appearances for the Red Sox in 2024, with a 4.08 ERA. That included 17⅔ innings in the majors over seven outings, with one start.

For now, Criswell slots into a bullpen undergoing an offseason overhaul and is currently lean on proven options. New York recently signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract to either become their closer or a setup man -- depending on whether they bring back free agent

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