BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell to a one-year contract for the 2024 season. The club’s 40-man roster is now at 39.
Criswell, 27, pitched in 10 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023, all in relief, recording a 5.73 ERA (21 ER/33.0 IP). Each of his 10 appearances with the Rays lasted at least 2.0 innings, including four outings of at least 4.0 innings. The right-hander also posted a 3.93 ERA (37 ER/84.2 IP) in 23 games (17 starts) with Triple-A Durham in 2023. Originally selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 13th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, the Georgia native owns a 5.97 ERA (25 ER/37.2 IP) in 12 career Major League games (two starts) with the Angels (2021) and Rays (2022-23).
BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (39)
Pitchers (24): Brayan Bello, Brennan Bernardino, Isaiah Campbell, Kutter Crawford, Cooper Criswell, Wikelman Gonzalez, Tanner Houck, Joe Jacques, Kenley Jansen, Zack Kelly, Mauricio Llovera, Chris Martin, Bryan Mata, Chris Murphy, Luis Perales, Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale, John Schreiber, Justin Slaten, Brandon Walter, Zack Weiss, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock, Josh Winckowski
Catchers (2): Reese McGuire, Connor Wong
Infielders (6): Triston Casas, Bobby Dalbec, Rafael Devers, David Hamilton, Trevor Story, Enmanuel Valdez
Outfielders (5): Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, Tyler O’Neill, Rob Refsnyder, Masataka Yoshida
Infielder/Outfielders (2): Ceddanne Rafaela, Pablo Reyes
