JOHN CURTISS NEWS

Signs with Arizona Curtiss signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Most of Curtiss' time last season was spent at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he turned in a 3.96 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 50 frames. However, his recent performance in the majors hasn't been as successful, as he's surrendered 14 earned runs in 22 innings since 2023. He'll have a chance to earn a spot at the end of Arizona's bullpen during spring training, but chances are he reports to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unclaimed The Rockies outrighted Curtiss to Triple-A Albuquerque on Aug. 9.

Impact Curtiss would have had the option of electing free agency after he cleared waivers, but he instead chose to stick around in the Colorado organization as relief depth at the Triple-A level. He's made two appearances for Albuquerque since clearing waivers, covering one inning while giving up one earned run on three hits.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Rockies designated Curtiss for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Curtiss joined the Rockies' bullpen in late July and coughed up four runs over 2.1 innings in his three appearances. Chasen Shreve will absorb his roster spot.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league roster The Rockies selected Curtiss' contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Curtiss will take Ty Blach's spot on the 40-man and 26-man rosters and will serve as a depth piece for a Colorado bullpen that just traded Nick Mears to the Brewers. Curtiss has made one appearance with the Rockies this season, yielding two runs in one-third of an inning. He logged a 4.03 ERA in 38 innings for Albuquerque.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league roster The Rockies selected Curtiss' contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Curtiss will take Ty Blach's spot on the 40-man and 26-man roster and will serve as a depth piece for a Colorado bullpen that just traded Nick Mears to the Brewers. Curtiss has made one appearance with the Rockies this season, yielding two runs in one-third of an inning. He logged a 4.03 ERA in 38.0 innings for Albuquerque.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Curtiss cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Wednesday.

Impact Curtiss had been designated for assignment after allowing two runs and recording just one out in his lone appearance with the Rockies. While he's no longer on the 40-man roster, it appears he will remain in the organization at Albuquerque as relief depth.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper hits a 3-run homer in Phillies' 9th-inning rally to beat Rockies 8-4

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia’s six-run ninth inning and the Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies 8-4 for their seventh win in eight games

MAY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses out in roster bid The Rockies reassigned Curtiss to minor-league camp Sunday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Curtiss joined the Rockies on a minor-league deal in late January after his 2023 campaign with the Mets came to an early end in August, when he required an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body from his right elbow. Though he received a clean bill of health heading into spring training, Curtiss submitted a 9.82 ERA and 2.05 WHIP over 7.1 innings in Cactus League play to effectively remove himself from consideration for a spot in Colorado's Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Invited to Rockies camp Curtiss signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Curtiss underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in August but should be ready for the start of the 2024 season. The 30-year-old reliever has collected a career 3.81 ERA and 103:32 K:BB over 106.1 innings covering parts of six major-league seasons.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster The Mets placed Curtiss (elbow) on outright waivers Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Curtiss has been on the 60-day IL since August, so the Mets don't gain a roster spot by waiving the 30-year-old reliever. However, the move gives Curtiss the option to elect free agency and decide where he plays in 2024. Curtiss put up a 4.58 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 19.2 innings before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes elbow cleanup Curtiss underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Curtiss was diagnosed with the loose body last week and can now officially be ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. He made only 15 relief appearances this season at the MLB level and posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, goes on 60-day IL The Mets recalled Curtiss from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a loose body in his right elbow, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a procedural move to clear out a 40-man roster spot for Sam Coonrod, who has been activated from the 60-day IL following a five-month absence to heal a high-grade lat strain. Curtiss is presumably done for the year.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent packing to Triple-A The Mets optioned Curtiss to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, aa reports.

Impact Curtiss was recalled earlier in the week and made a couple appearances out of the Mets' bullpen during his latest stint with the big club. He was the first of six relievers used behind David Peterson on Friday -- reinforcements were needed after the group effort. Starter Tylor Megill and righty reliever Jimmy Yacabonis were added in a series of moves.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Tuesday Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was sent to Syracuse in mid-June and will rejoin the big club after the Mets traded away Dominic Leone on Tuesday. Curtiss has a 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB across 17.2 frames in the majors this year.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Curtiss will head back to Syracuse after being called up June 10, appearing in two games, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters over 4.2 innings during his latest stint with New York. The 31-year-old has now produced a 4.08 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 11 punchouts over 17.2 frames in 13 appearances with the Mets in 2023. Replacing Curtiss on the active roster is Grant Hartwig, a right-handed reliever who had his contract selected from Triple-A on Monday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Curtiss was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Curtiss is on his third big-league stint of the season. He's struggled to a 4.85 ERA in 13 innings of relief at the highest level this year, striking out just 13.2 percent of opposing batters, and his 6.57 ERA in 13.1 Triple-A frames hardly inspired confidence. Tommy Hunter was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Curtiss was optioned Thursday to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Curtiss had been knocked around in his last two outings while watching his season ERA rise to 4.85. The 30-year-old reliever should get another shot with the Mets fairly soon.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Curtiss has a 4.35 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 10.1 innings through nine big-league appearances this season. He struck out four over two scoreless innings in his lone appearance at Triple-A. Look for him to work in lower-leverage relief situations.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Friday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact It's a bit of a surprise that it's Curtiss gets the demotion to make room for Joey Lucchesi, but the Mets will keep arms like Edwin Uceta and Jeff Brigham on the roster as multi-inning options. It'd be a major upset if Curtiss wasn't back with the Mets by the end of April, if not sooner.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up Friday's rout Curtiss struck out one in a perfect ninth inning during Friday's 17-6 win over the A's.

Impact The leverage was about as low as it gets, but Curtiss still did his job effectively. The 30-year-old right-hander has two holds in six appearances to begin the season along with a 1.23 ERA and 6:2 K:BB through 7.1 innings, but despite numerous injuries in the Mets' bullpen, he seems unlikely to see consistent late-inning work.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Bullpen Shines in Shutout Victory Over Padres John Curtiss, Drew Smith, David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each chipped in a scoreless frame to help secure the Mets win.

APRIL 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Senga pitches Mets past Marlins 5-2 in Citi Field debut

Kodai Senga won his fantastic Citi Field debut and the New York Mets got home runs from Pete Alonso and slumping Eduardo Escobar to beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Curtiss Making Strong Bid For New York Mets Bullpen Spot Curtiss, who missed all of 2022 due to injury, has looked sharp in his Spring Training appearances so far.

MARCH 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

John Curtiss Making Strong Bid For New York Mets Bullpen Spot Curtiss, who missed all of 2022 due to injury, has looked sharp in his Spring Training appearances so far.

MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM