XZAVION CURRY NEWS

Goes five innings in win Curry (2-2) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with one strikeout over five innings.

Impact Curry drew his first start since July 23 and rebounded from a solo homer in the first inning with four scoreless frames. The 26-year-old generated just two whiffs on 65 pitches but fired 42 strikes and limited hard contact. He'll finish the season with a 4.64 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB across 42.2 innings with the Guardians and Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Goes five innings in win Curry (2-2) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with one strikeout over five innings.

Impact Curry drew his first start since July 23 and rebounded from a solo homer in the first inning with four scoreless frames. The 26-year-old generated just two whiffs on 65 pitches but fired 42 strikes and limited hard contact. He'll finish the season with a 4.64 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB across 42.2 innings with the Guardians and Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scoops up win in relief Curry (1-2) struck out two over 1.2 perfect innings of relief and was credited with a win Sunday in the Marlins' 7-5 victory over the Giants.

Impact After covering five innings with Triple-A Jacksonville on Aug. 23, Curry looked to be a candidate to fill the vacant fifth spot in the Miami rotation following his call-up Wednesday, but the Marlins instead turned to Darren McCaughan on Sunday to fill the opening. Curry, who retired both batters he faced in relief during Saturday's 4-3 win, has yet to allow a baserunner in 2.1 innings with Miami.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Jacksonville The Marlins recalled Curry from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Marlins optioned Roddery Munoz to Triple-A following his poor start Tuesday, so Curry will now come up from the minors and could potentially claim the fifth spot in the rotation. The 26-year-old righty owns a 5.84 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 24.2 innings in the big leagues this season and hasn't performed well at Triple-A either (6.82 ERA, 1.48 WHIP through 60.2 innings), so he won't be a recommended streaming option if he does earn a starting job.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Miami The Marlins claimed Curry off waivers from the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Curry holds a 4.53 ERA and 85:41 K:BB over 129 innings covering the last three seasons while operating in a swingman role in Cleveland. It appears he will report to Triple-A Jacksonville for now, but the righty should get another shot at the big-league level before long, perhaps in the Marlins' rotation.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Guardians designated Curry for assignment Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Anthony Gose. Curry has had uninspiringly results as a swingman with the Guardians over the past three seasons, posting a 4.53 ERA and 85:41 K:BB over 129 innings.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Curry to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday

Impact The right-hander was dropped from Cleveland's starting rotation last week, and he'll head to Triple-A after he allowed four runs over three innings out of the bullpen Saturday. Currey has a 5.84 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 24.2 frames in the majors this season.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Curry isn't starting Sunday's game against the Phillies as previously scheduled.

Impact The 26-year-old was initially penciled in to start Sunday, but the Guardians have instead called up Joey Cantillo to make his MLB debut. Curry allowed two runs over 4.1 innings during his previous start and has a 4.98 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 21.2 big-league innings this season. Matthew Boyd (elbow) is also nearing a return from the injured list, so Curry may not have many opportunities to start going forward.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in rotation Curry is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Impact Curry will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he previously picked up his fourth start of the season with the Guardians -- and his first since May 27 -- on Tuesday against the Tigers. Since he had been building up a starter at Triple-A Columbus prior to getting plugged into the big-league rotation coming out of the All-Star break, Curry had only light workload limitations in place Tuesday, when he took a no-decision after giving up two earned runs over 4.1 innings and 62 pitches. Curry should be capable of working deeper into Sunday's contest, though it will be contingent on him keeping a potent Phillies lineup at bay.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings in return Curry didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact Curry held Detroit off the board through his first three innings before surrendering a two-run homer to Wenceel Perez in the fourth. The 25-year-old Curry's logged a mediocre 4.98 ERA over 21.2 innings in the majors this season with a 1.25 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB, though he was impressive with Triple-A Columbus, posting a 2.21 ERA in his last four minor-league outings. Curry could remain in the Guardians' rotation until Matthew Boyd (elbow) is ready to return. He'd currently line up for a tough road matchup with the Phillies this weekend.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Xzavion Curry strikes out Andy Ibáñez | 07/23/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 24 • MLB.COM

Joining rotation Tuesday Curry is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers in Cleveland.

Impact Curry will enter the rotation as a replacement for Spencer Howard, who took the hill the last time that the Guardians required a fifth starter July 11. Howard has since been designated for assignment, but Curry may prove to be just a stopgap in the rotation until Matthew Boyd (elbow) returns from the injured list, or until the Guardians see enough improvement at Triple-A Columbus from struggling starters Triston McKenzie or Logan Allen to bring either back to the big leagues. Curry has previously made three starts for Cleveland this season, turning in a 5.68 ERA and 8:3 K:BB in 12.2 innings over those outings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Xzavion Curry escapes bases-loaded jam | 07/12/2024 Xzavion Curry escapes the inning, leaving the bases loaded after striking out Jose Siri to end the bottom of the 7th

JULY 13 • MLB.COM

Back in bigs The Guardians recalled Curry from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact Curry will join the active roster in place of Sam Hentges (shoulder), who's been placed on the injured list. Curry has logged a 5.74 ERA across 15.2 innings with the Guardians this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start Curry is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field.

Impact With Carlos Carrasco (neck) recently joining the likes of Gavin Williams (elbow) and Shane Bieber (elbow) on the injured list, Curry will end up getting at least one more turn through the rotation. After being called up from Triple-A Columbus last Tuesday, Curry started later that day against the Mets and gave up two runs on seven hits and zero walks over 4.1 innings in a no-decision. He'll tentatively line up for two starts this week, with his second turn expected to come next Sunday versus the Nationals.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings vs. Mets Curry did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Curry got off to a strong start Tuesday, holding the Mets scoreless through his first four innings. However, after striking out Starling Marte to open the fifth, Curry gave up four straight hits, including a home run to Mark Vientos, as he was pulled from the game before he could qualify for the win. While the 25-year-old Curry held the Red Sox scoreless through five innings in his only other start with Cleveland this year, he'd been struggling mightily with Triple-A Columbus, pitching to an 11.22 ERA in his last five outings. Still, he could get another look in the big-league rotation with Carlos Carrasco (neck) going on the IL. Curry would tentatively line up for a road matchup with the Rockies in his next start.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Guardians option Xzavion Curry instead of Triston McKenzie? Hey, Hoynsie Triston McKenzie opted not to have surgery on his right elbow last year when he strained the UCL.

APRIL 20 • CLEVELAND.COM

Demoted to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Curry to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Despite tossing five innings of two-hit, shutout ball in his return from the 15-day injured list in Monday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox, Curry will end up moving back to Triple-A just two days later. With injuries having already tested the Guardians' rotation depth early on this season, Curry could end up staying on a regular starting schedule in Columbus. Curry doesn't look like he'll be the top choice to take Gavin Williams' (elbow) spot in the rotation, however, as Ben Lively (illness) will come off the 15-day IL to start Wednesday and could continue to make regular starts until Williams is ready to make his season debut.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians starting pitcher gives weary bullpen a boost with strong debut Xzavion Curry executed his slider in key situations to stifle Boston hitters on Monday.

APRIL 15 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians will start right-handers Xzavion Curry, Ben Lively against Boston The Guardians needed a starter to replace Shane Bieber and a spot starter because of Saturday's doubleheader.

APRIL 14 • CLEVELAND.COM

Strong in rehab appearance Curry (illness) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out seven over 2.2 innings in his rehab start Thursday versus Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Curry came down with a respiratory virus late in spring training, so he's getting back up to speed in the minors. The right-hander is not guaranteed to join the major-league roster once activated from the injured list -- it's possible the Guardians option him to Triple-A Columbus to allow him to continue to build up as a starter, or they could keep him in the big-league bullpen as a multi-inning reliever.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Takes extra-inning loss Curry (3-4) allowed an unearned run and walked two batters over one-third of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Curry's two walks loaded the bases, and LaMonte Wade's sacrifice fly was enough for the Giants to walk it off in the 10th inning. This was Curry's second consecutive relief appearance. The right-hander has pitched to a 4.10 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 61:26 K:BB through 85.2 innings over 36 appearances (nine starts) this season. There's currently no room for him in Cleveland's rotation, and with Shane Bieber (elbow) still a possibility to return before the end of the year, Curry will likely remain in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bullpen Curry made a relief appearance in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Angels, giving up two earned runs on three hits and one walk over one inning while failing to strike out a batter.

Impact Curry had started in nine of his previous 11 appearances, but he looks like he'll shift back into a bullpen role moving forward after Cleveland recently bolstered its rotation with the waiver-wire pickup of Lucas Giolito, who drew the start Saturday. The Guardians are expected to get Triston McKenzie (elbow) and Shane Bieber (elbow) back from the 60-day injured list later this month, so Curry may not have a path back to the rotation even if Cleveland loses another starting pitcher to an injury at some point in September.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in no-decision Curry allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Aside from Rene Pinto's two-run homer in the third inning, Curry turned in a sharp performance. It was a nice rebound for Curry after he was tagged with six runs in just two innings during his last start. He owns a 3.95 ERA this season but has registered a 4.85 ERA over 52 innings since his last win June 9. Curry's next start is currently lined up to be on the road against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up six runs Curry (3-3) allowed six runs on six hits and a walk over two innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Twins.

Impact Curry gave up all six runs during a brutal second inning highlighted by Royce Lewis' grand slam. Over his last four appearances, Curry has been tagged with 15 runs in 15 innings, driving his season ERA to 4.10 through 79 frames. He's lost three consecutive decisions and hasn't earned a win since June 9. Curry is currently projected to face the Rays at home this weekend.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE