Summary
The Boston Red Sox traded with the Pittsburgh Pirates to receive Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego, and Adonys Guzman. After this trade, they designated pitcher Cooper Criswell for assignment, meaning he could be claimed by another team. Criswell has played for the Red Sox for two seasons, usually as a reliever.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox finished third in their division and lost in the wild card round.
- They made a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire Sonny Gray earlier this offseason.
- The Red Sox traded with the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego, and Adonys Guzman to Boston.
- Cooper Criswell, a pitcher on the Red Sox for two years, was designated for assignment.
- Designating a player for assignment allows other teams the chance to pick him up.
- Criswell has acted as both a starting pitcher and reliever for the team.
- The Red Sox may hope to retain Criswell if no other team claims him.
