Criswell was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay earlier this week and is now officially a free agent. The 27-year-old posted a 5.73 ERA over 33 big-league innings in 2023.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Bumped off 40-man roster
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Criswell was designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Criswell struggled to a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 33 major-league innings in 2023. The 27-year-old right-hander no longer holds a 40-man roster spot.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Returns to Triple-A
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Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The 27-year-old was called up Saturday and gave up four runs (three earned) over three innings against the Blue Jays, so he'll be sent down in favor of a fresh arm. Criswell will finish the regular season with a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 33 innings out of the bullpen for Tampa Bay.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Summoned from Triple-A
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Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Criswell is back in the majors for the first time since Aug. 19, when he tossed two innings out of the bullpen while serving as the Rays' 27th man for a doubleheader with the Angels. The right-hander's final appearance in the minors came Tuesday, when he struck out two over two scoreless innings. He could be deployed as a bulk reliever in Saturday's game in Toronto behind Shawn Armstrong, who is set to open the game but is unlikely to cover more than 1-to-3 innings.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Sent down to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Criswell to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Criswell served as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels, allowing three runs over two innings out of the bullpen in the second game of the twin bill. He holds a 5.40 ERA across 30 frames during his time with the big club this season.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Called up for doubleheader
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Criswell was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Criswell has bounced between a long-relief role in the majors and a rotation spot with Triple-A Durham throughout the year. None of his eight MLB appearances have been starts, but he's averaged 3.5 innings per appearance. His 4.82 ERA and 1.46 WHIP mean he's unlikely to move into a higher-leverage role any time soon.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Returns to Triple-A
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Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Criswell's latest stint on the active roster lasted just two days. He tossed three innings of relief Thursday against the Cardinals in his lone appearance, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits without recording a strikeout or walk. Josh Fleming (elbow) returned from the 60-day injured list to take his place on the roster.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Recalled from Durham
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Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Criswell has posted a 5.04 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 25 innings this season at the major-league level, but he'll give the Rays a fresh bullpen arm as Wednesday's opener Jalen Beeks heads back to the farm.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Reclaims starting gig at Triple-A
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Criswell has made two starts for Triple-A Durham since being optioned to the affiliate July 16, allowing two unearned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six over nine innings.
Despite the pair of strong outings, Criswell is still holding down a 4.63 ERA and 1.46 WHIP while striking out 51 over 56.1 innings at Triple-A this season. Though his numbers don't jump off the page, Criswell may still find himself as the next man up to join the big club if the Rays require a starter or bulk reliever at any point in August. The Rays optioned the struggling Taj Bradley to Triple-A on Monday and appear set to give Zack Littell a look as their new No. 5 starter, though Littell likely won't have a long leash.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Following opener
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Criswell will be the bulk reliever in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, with Shawn Armstrong set to open the game on the mound, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
All six of Criswell's major-league outings this season have come in a similar role. He's recorded at least seven outs each time but has topped out at 4.2 innings. The 26-year-old righty owns a 5.14 ERA overall but has allowed just two runs in 9.2 innings over his last three appearances.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Joins roster for doubleheader
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Criswell was recalled by the Rays to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
Criswell is expected to either start the nightcap or serve as the bulk reliever. All six of Criswell's big-league appearances this season have come in relief, but all have lasted at least 2.1 innings. He owns a 5.14 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, though those numbers are inflated by a .362 BABIP.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Coming up Saturday for spot start
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Criswell will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to serve as the starter or bulk reliever in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
With Friday's game getting postponed and the Rays not having any off days until July 24, they'll need to patch something together as part of Saturday's doubleheader. Criswell has a 5.14 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 21 innings across six MLB appearances this season.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Sent to Triple-A
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Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Criswell went 3.1 scoreless innings in a bulk relief role in Wednesday's win over the Twins, and his reward is a trip back to the minors. He's being replaced on the 26-man active roster by Yonny Chirinos, who was called up from Triple-A to start Thursday's series finale with Minnesota.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Likely to work in bulk role
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Criswell is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Shawn Armstrong in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Armstrong is unlikely to work more than once through the order before turning the game over to the bullpen, with Criswell being the primary candidate to cover multiple innings behind him. Criswell has yet to make a start for the Rays this season but has covered at least 2.1 innings in each of his five appearances with the big club, pitching to a 6.11 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Recalled from Triple-A
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Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Criswell is expected to be used as a bulk reliever behind a yet-to-be-announced opener in Wednesday's game against the Twins. The 26-year-old has made five bulk-relief appearances for the Rays this season, holding a 6.11 ERA.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Returned to Triple-A
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Criswell was returned to Triple-A following Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
Criswell was appointed the 27th man for the twin bill against the Red Sox, but he'll head back to Durham to provide pitching depth in the minors.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Called up for doubleheader
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Criswell was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
Criswell has worked as a bulk reliever four times this season, struggling to a 6.46 ERA across 15.1 innings of work. He could be called on to fill a similar role behind opener Trevor Kelley in the first half of Saturday's twin bill.
Criswell (1-1) earned the win in Friday's 9-3 win over the Dodgers, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings.
Criswell struggled as a bulk reliever versus Milwaukee last Sunday, but he got another chance in that role versus the Dodgers and didn't disappoint. He's made four appearances this season across two big-league stints and holds a 6.46 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB. Despite his solid outing Friday, Criswell is a candidate to be sent down to Triple-A when Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is activated off the injured list this weekend.
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Rays' Cooper Criswell: Optioned to minors
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Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Criswell threw four innings as a bulk reliever Friday against the Dodgers, picking up the win. His reward will be a trip back to the minors to make room for the return of Tyler Glasnow (oblique).
