Cooper Criswell

Cooper Criswell delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out nine over five innings in the Red Sox's 4-2 victory over the Nationals on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Criswell's outing was a testament to his ability to manage games effectively, evidenced by his season-long stats including a commendable 2.10 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. His high strikeout count continues to bolster his fantasy value, especially with an 8.8 K/9 rate. However, his 4.04 FIP suggests some underlying concerns that could affect his performance stability moving forward. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability to maintain such dominance, particularly in terms of strikeout-to-walk ratio and WHIP, which are critical for sustained success.

Cooper Criswell allowed one run on five hits over 4 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and one walk on Sunday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Criswell has now posted a 1.74 ERA through five starts so far this season. He has yet to work more than five innings in any of them, but has been strong while he has been in the games.

Cooper Criswell delivered an impressive performance in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Giants, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out four.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong start to the 2024 season for Criswell, who now boasts a 1.65 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP through 16 1/3 innings. While his strikeout rate isn't elite, his solid control and ability to induce weak contact suggest he can be a reliable starter. Fantasy managers should consider him a viable option in deeper leagues or as a streaming choice in favorable matchups.

Cooper Criswell delivered a solid performance, tossing five shutout innings while allowing just three hits and striking out three in Wednesday's 8-0 victory over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a significant improvement for Criswell, whose season debut was less than stellar, reflected by his pre-game ERA of 4.26 and WHIP of 1.58. Today's performance, characterized by efficient pitching and control, should help in lowering those inflated numbers. His ability to avoid walks and limit hits in this game could hint at a positive adjustment in his approach or mechanics. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Criswell's next few starts to see if this game marks a turning point or if it's merely a high point in an otherwise average season.

Cooper Criswell took the loss Thursday, yielding one earned run on three hits and a walk over just 2.1 innings as the Red Sox fell 5-4 to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Following an opener, Criswell took the loss on Thursday. The poor defense behind him led to two errors and three unearned runs. However, the three hits and a walk, in 2.1 innings, did him no favors. Fantasy managers should stay clear of Criswell unless he takes on a more traditional relief role.