Author: Robert Colonna

Mets Claim Cooper Criswell Off Waivers from Red Sox

The New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. He was designated for assignment on Thursday. Criswell debuted with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and has spent time with both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Red Sox. He has a career 4.48 ERA and 1.44 WHIP as a big-leaguer while serving as both a starting pitcher...

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Free Agent Profile: Mike Yastrzemski, OF

MIKE YASTRZEMSKI, OF Position: OF B/T: L/L Player Data: Age: 35 (8/23/1990) 2025 Traditional Stats: 588 PA, .233/.333/.403/.735, 122 H, 17 HR, 46 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 106 wRC+, 19.4% K%, 12.9% BB%, .263 BABiP, .327 xwOBA, 2.4 fWAR, 2.8 bWAR, -2 DRS (LF), 0 DRS (CF), 7 DRS (RF),  -1 OAA (LF), 3 OAA (CF), -2 OAA (RF) RUNDOWN In a free agent class with names like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger,...

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Free Agent Profile: Robert Suárez, RP

ROBERT SÚAREZ, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 34 (3/1/1991) 2025 Traditional Stats: 70 G, 56 GF, 0 HLD, 40- SV, 4 BS, 69.2 IP, 4-6, 2.97 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 75 SO, 16 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 144 ERA+, 27.9% K%, 5.9% BB%, 3.66 xERA, 2.88 FIP, 3.33 xFIP, 2.3 bWAR, 1.9 fWAR RUNDOWN Robert Suarez did not reach Major League Baseball until 2022, at age 31. He had previously pitched in the Mexican League...

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Rumor Roundup: Kyle Tucker Met With Blue Jays

The winter meetings loom large, and the Mets remain at the center of baseball’s busiest rumor circuits. Kyle Tucker to Canada? Robert Murray of Fansided reports free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker was spotted at the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, today. The American League champs have already been aggressive this offseason, signing starters Dylan Cease and...

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Free Agent Profile: Harrison Bader, OF

HARRISON BADER, OF Position: OF B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 31 (6/3/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 501 PA, .277/.347/.449/.796, 124 H, 17 HR, 54 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 122 wRC+, 27.1% K%, 7.8% BB%, .359 BABiP, .295 xwOBA, 3.2 fWAR, 3.9 bWAR, 7 DRS (LF), 6 DRS (CF), 0 DRS (RF),  3 OAA (LF), 3 OAA (CF), 0 OAA (RF) RUNDOWN Harrison Bader is a familiar face to Mets fans after serving as the team’s...

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