Red Sox call up journeyman right-hander, option Cooper Criswell to Triple-A

Since Robert Stock last pitched for the Red Sox in the right-hander has traveled all over the world He s pitched in Korea Mexico and in indy ball all in an effort to make it back to the majors Now things are coming full circle Stock was selected to the Red Sox big league roster on Monday marking his first time on an MLB roster since when he split time between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets The -year-old will fill the -man spot opened after the club traded fellow right-hander Quinn Priester to the Milwaukee Brewers earlier in the day and to clear space on the progressing roster the club optioned righty Cooper Criswell to Triple-A It feels incredible to be back Stock commented adding that he learned the news in atypical fashion We were flying on a plane back to Worcester and the manager texted me and he explained hey they want you to know ASAP that you re going up but the fasten seatbelt sign is on so I ve never done it via text before but you re going to the big leagues ' Originally a second-round pick in the MLB Draft Stock has appeared in MLB games in four seasons between - He s posted a ERA in career innings but since his last stint in affiliated ball he s worked far from the spotlight to earn himself another shot Last season he enjoyed a breakthrough in Mexico winning the Mexican Pacific Winter League s pitching triple crown after going - with a ERA and strikeouts That performance helped earn him a minor league deal and a non-roster invite to Red Sox spring training and while he did not make the Opening Day roster he made a strong impression on club administrators and will now have a chance to make his mark in the bullpen once again It s been an arduous journey Stock stated I did a lot of growing in those years and I m hoping I can hit the ground running in the big leagues and never look back