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3 things to know about new Red Sox pitcher Chris Mazza

The Red Sox claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Mazza off waivers from the New York Mets on Friday to complete their current 40-man roster.

Mazza, 30, made his major league debut with the Mets in 2019, posting a 5.51 ERA in 16.1 innings of relief. He didn’t surrender a hit or a run in his final three outings, and he didn’t give up a home run in any of his nine appearances.

The #RedSox today claimed RHP Chris Mazza off waivers from the New York Mets. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 40.

— Red Sox (@RedSox) December 20, 2019

He was originally a 27th-round pick of the Minnesota Twins, in 2011, and he’s made several stops since.