Mariners May Have Found Their Most Useful Bullpen Fix In Overlooked Cooper Criswell

Posted May 5, 2026
Cooper Criswell didn’t arrive in Seattle as the kind of pitcher fans were dreaming up late-inning scenarios around. He came in as depth. A swingman who could lengthen out in spring training, compete for a back-end rotation spot, and then settle into whatever role was left. But the Mariners may have stumbled into something a little more interesting. (Sports Illustrated)

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