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Goes back to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact Criswell served as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Orioles but went unused in both contests. The right-hander hasn't made an appearance for the Red Sox or Worcester since May 8, but he could be a candidate to make a spot start or work as a bulk reliever for Boston against the Brewers on Tuesday, when the team will need to break in a temporary sixth member of the rotation due to a stretch of six games in five days.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man The Red Sox added Criswell to their active roster to serve as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Criswell hasn't performed well with the Red Sox this year, allowing five earned runs in only 4.1 innings, but he owns a 1.99 ERA across 22.2 frames at Triple-A Worcester. He'll give Boston some extra bullpen depth for Friday's twin bill but is likely to return to the minors following the second game.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Boston on Wednesday and will return to Triple-A without seeing game action. Criswell appeared in three games for the Red Sox at the start of the season and gave up five earned runs over 4.1 frames, though he's been dominant in Worcester's rotation with a 1.99 ERA in five outings.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

Recalled by Boston The Red Sox recalled Criswell from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Criswell -- who is with the Red Sox in Detroit -- will take the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by Tanner Houck (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Criswell made three appearances for the Red Sox out of the bullpen this season, but he's started in four games in Triple-A and will likely be part of the rotation while Houck is on the shelf. Criswell made 18 starts (in 26 outings) for the Red Sox in 2024 and posted a 6-5 record with a 4.08 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 73:31 K:BB across 99.1 innings.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact Criswell was up as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians but did not make an appearance. The right-hander's last two appearances at Worcester were starts, and he'll likely rejoin its rotation this week.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man The Red Sox added Criswell to the active roster to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact Since being sent down to Triple-A in early April, Criswell has turned in a 0.82 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 11 innings alongside a 16:3 K:BB. He'll help the Red Sox's bullpen get through Saturday's twin bill but is likely to head back to Worcester after Game 2 is finished.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Criswell was needed for three innings in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals, allowing five runs (three earned) while being credited with a save. The Red Sox are replacing him with a fresh arm in calling up Robert Stock.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Sunday Criswell allowed five runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk during a win in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against St. Louis. He earned a save but did not strike out a batte...

Impact It was far from an effective outing but Criswell was credited with a save in the 18-7 routing of the Cardinals. He coughed up four runs in the ninth inning, capped off by Thomas Saggese's three-run shot. Criswell owns an 8.31 ERA through 4.1 innings and shouldn't see any high-leverage action any time soon.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox set Opening Day roster, placing reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow inflammation) on 15-day injured list - The Boston Globe That opened a spot for righthander Cooper Criswell.

MARCH 27, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sent to minors The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Luis Garcia (elbow) returning from the injured list, Criswell will end up as the odd man out of a roster spot. The 28-year-old righty owns a 4.08 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 99.1 innings with the Red Sox on the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • MLB.COM

Solid showing in no-decision Criswell did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Yankees. He gave up one run on run on four hits and three walks while striking out four.

Impact Criswell gave up a leadoff home run to Gleyber Torres but settled in nicely after that to pitch into the sixth inning. Criswell was removed from the rotation shortly after the All-Star break due to COVID, but has pitched nicely since being moved back to the starting five on August 21. The 28-year-old has a 3.98 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 97.1 innings in his first season with the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Secures sixth win Criswell (6-4) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout over five innings, earning the win Saturday over the White Sox.

Impact Criswell continues to operate on a short leash -- this was the first time in four starts since he rejoined the Boston rotation where he pitched deep enough to qualify for the win. He's allowed multiple runs in just three of his 10 outings since the All-Star break, though five of those were relief appearances. For the year, Criswell has a 4.11 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 66:27 K:BB through 92 innings over 23 outings (17 starts). He's tentatively projected to make his next start on the road versus the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Alex Cora on Cooper Criswell's outing, 4-1 loss | 09/01/2024 Alex Cora discusses Cooper Criswell's start, using bullpen matchups, Rafael Devers' recent at-bats, his improvements and more

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Pulled after four perfect frames Criswell did not factor into the decision Sunday, tossing a perfect four innings while striking out five against the Tigers.

Impact Criswell needed just 52 pitches to complete four perfect frames but was then given the quick hook in favor of Rich Hill with two left-handed batters set to open the fifth. Criswell added five strikeouts which was the most he's recorded since the middle of June in what was clearly his most effective outing of the season. The 28-year-old righty has seen his workload managed recently, not completing more than five innings in any outing since July 23, though he did pitch into the fifth two starts ago and had tossed between 72 and 80 pitches in each of his last three outings. Criswell lines up to make his next start against the White Sox in Fenway, though it's tough to trust him considering the likelihood that he'll remain on a short leash.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Alex Cora Pulled Cooper Criswell In Perfect Red Sox Start Boston Red Sox pitcher Cooper Criswell tossed four perfect innings before being lifted for lefty Rich Hill on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • NESN.COM

Cooper Criswell strikes out five | 09/01/2024 Cooper Criswell tallies five strikeouts over four no-hit innings against the Tigers

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Early exit Tuesday Criswell came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He failed to strike out a batter.

Impact He needed 72 pitches (46 strikes) to record 10 outs, and Criswell benefitted from some sloppy baserunning by Toronto just to do that well. The right-hander has thrown more than 70 pitches in three straight outings but has failed to last five innings in any of them, posting a 6.35 ERA, 2.29 WHIP and 5:8 K:BB in 11.1 frames over that rough stretch. The Red Sox have fallen four games back of the Twins for the final wild-card spot in the AL, and Criswell could have a very short leash in the rotation as a result. He currently lines up to make his next start on the road this weekend in Detroit.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Criswell fans four across 4 2/3 frames | 08/21/2024 Cooper Criswell fans four, allowing one earned run across 4 2/3 frames against the Astros

AUGUST 21, 2024 • MLB.COM

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