The Mets have traded right-hander Cooper Criswell to the Mariners for cash considerations, Seattle announced Friday.
Criswell, who was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this week, was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox in December.
He joined the Red Sox in 2024, logging a 4.08 ERA with 73 strikeouts across 26 appearances (99.1 innings) as both a rotation and long-relief option.
Last season was far less kind to Criswell, however. The 29-year-old spent ample time in Triple-A Worcester, appearing in just seven MLB games before suffering a season-ending elbow injury in August.
Since making his big league debut in 2021, Criswell owns a 4.48 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 113 punchouts over 45 appearances (145.1 innings). He didn’t have any minor league options remaining.
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