John Curtiss
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May 27 2024Curtiss was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss was just added to the team Friday and didn't make much of an impression in his Rockies debut, allowing two runs on three hits while recording just one out. The journeyman will make way for Josh Rogers, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque.
May 24 2024Curtiss' contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss and Matt Carasiti will join the MLB roster to bolster the Rockies' bullpen. Curtiss logged a 4.58 ERA across 19.2 innings with the Mets last season but owns a 6.75 ERA in 21.1 innings this season in Albuquerque.
Nov 2 2023The Mets placed Curtiss (elbow) on outright waivers Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 22 2023Curtiss underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 14 2023The 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 5 2023The Mets optioned Curtiss to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, aa reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 1 2023Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 19 2023Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 10 2023Curtiss was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 4 2023Curtiss was optioned Thursday to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 29 2023Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Feb 19 2023Curtiss (elbow) completed a "relatively heavy winter throwing progression" before reporting to spring training and has built his fastball velocity back up to the mid-90s during side sessions, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Curtiss is 17 months removed from Tommy John surgery and reported to camp seemingly without any restrictions, the Mets' plan for the early stages of the spring is to have him sharpen his command in bullpen sessions before clearing him for his Grapefruit League debut. When he was last healthy during the 2021 campaign, Curtiss proved to be a reliable setup option between stops with Miami and Milwaukee, as he accrued a 3.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB in 44.1 innings. After joining the Mets last April on a one-year, $770,000 contract, Curtiss showed enough progress in his rehab for the team to keep him on the 40-man roster by exercising his $775,000 team option for 2023. He'll still have to fight for a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, but barring any setbacks in his return from surgery, Curtiss looks to have an inside path to a 26-man roster spot.
Nov 10 2022Curtiss (elbow) had his $775,000 team option for 2023 exercised by the Mets on Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old didn't pitch in 2022 while he recovered from Tommy John surgery, and the Mets will bring him back to potentially make his team debut next year. Curtiss underwent the procedure in September 2021, so he could be fully healthy for the start of spring training.
Apr 6 2022The Mets signed Curtiss (elbow) to a one-year contract Wednesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss will miss the entire 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September, but his contract with the Mets contains a team option for the 2023 campaign. He made 41 appearances (three starts) with the Marlins and Brewers last year prior to undergoing his procedure, and he recorded a 3.45 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 44.1 innings. The Mets will monitor his rehab over the months to come before deciding whether to exercise his option early next offseason.
Nov 30 2021Curtiss (elbow) was non-tendered by the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtis was acquired by Milwaukee at the traded deadline in July, but he pitched in only six games before suffering a UCL injury and undergoing Tommy John surgery. He's set to miss the entirety of 2022, so the team decided not to tender him a contract.
Sep 7 2021Curtiss underwent Tommy John surgery last week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss was diagnosed with a torn UCL in mid-August, so it's no surprise to see him undergo the surgery. Recovery from the procedure is expected to keep him out until the start of the 2023 season.
Aug 15 2021The Brewers transferred Curtiss (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss was diagnosed with a torn UCL in in right elbow a few days ago and is set to miss the rest of the season, so the Brewers' decision to move him to the 60-day IL is merely a formality. The right-hander has yet to decide whether to undergo Tommy John surgery to address the injury, though the procedure would seem to be a likely outcome.
Aug 11 2021Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn UCL in his right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss exited Tuesday's contest with elbow discomfort and is now staring down an extended absence. The 28-year-old will likely miss the rest of the season and could require Tommy John surgery, which would also sideline him for most, if not all, of the 2022 campaign.
Aug 10 2021Curtiss was removed from Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss recorded two outs and allowed a run on two hits while recording a strikeout before leaving the field with an athletic trainer. The right-hander attempted to remain in the contest but was ultimately pulled by manager Craig Counsell. He should be considered day-to-day until the specifics of the injury are known.
Jul 30 2021Curtiss was traded from the Marlins to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Payton Henry, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old righty reliever had been excellent for Miami this season, logging a 2.48 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 40 innings. He should work in mid-leverage spots down the stretch for the Brewers.
Jul 25 2021Curtiss struck out two batters in a perfect inning as the opener in Sunday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss needed just 10 pitches to set down the top of San Diego's lineup in order. He lowered his season ERA to 2.56 with a 40:9 K:BB through 38.2 innings. The 28-year-old righty will move back to the bullpen but could be used as an opener again at some point soon with Trevor Rogers (back) on the injured list.
Jul 17 2021Curtiss (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Fish Stripes reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out two in one inning during his lone rehab appearance and will take the place of Pablo Lopez (rotator cuff strain). Curtiss should work in mid-leverage situations.
Jul 16 2021Curtiss (neck) made a rehab appearance for High-A Beloit on Tuesday, striking out two over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list July 4 with a stiff neck, but the reliever looks like he'll be ready to go shortly after the All-Star break. After being acquired from the Rays in the offseason, Curtiss has been a key piece out of the Miami bullpen with a 2.67 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 34:8 K:BB in 33.2 innings.
Jul 4 2021Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with neck stiffness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss last pitched one-third of an inning June 30 and has now landed on the injury list with the neck issue. Jordan Holloway was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.
Jun 18 2021Curtiss (3-1) allowed one hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtis followed starter Cody Poteet, who lasted only 3.2 innings and failed to qualify for the win in his return from a knee injury. After a strong start to the year, Curtiss has allowed seven runs (five earned) in his last 11 innings. The right-hander has a 2.97 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 30.1 innings, mainly as a low-leverage reliever, although he's also taken two turns as an opener.
May 21 2021Curtiss will start Friday's game against the Mets, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old will serve as an opener for the second time this season in Friday's series opener. Curtiss has completed two innings on two occasions this season, and he's unlikely to pitch much deeper than that Friday. Jordan Holloway could be in the mix as a bulk option for Miami.
Apr 28 2021Curtiss (2-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Brewers while allowing one run on two hits while striking out two over 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss ended a 7.2 innings scoreless streak Tuesday after he allowed the Brewers to score and re-take the lead in the fifth off of a pair of extra-base hits from Keston Hiura and Luis Urias. The 28-year-old has still been very reliable overall this year with a 2.38 ERA and a 12:0 K:BB over 11.1 innings.
Apr 15 2021Curtiss (2-0) struck out one and allowed one hit in one inning of work, earning the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty has settled in after allowing homers in his first two appearances of 2021, as he hasn't given up a run in his ensuing three outings -- lowering his ERA to 3.38 in the process. The two winning decisions -- coincidental products of his team taking the lead late in games -- likely are anomalies for Curtiss, although continued success in late-game situations may earn him more high-leverage innings and opportunities for holds, especially now that Anthony Bass has yielded the closer role to Yimi Garcia.
Apr 14 2021Curtiss (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings as he picked up the win Tuesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss entered to begin the fifth after Pablo Lopez had reached his limit and pitched an easy 1-2-3 inning on just nine pitches. The 28-year-old Curtiss came out again to start the sixth and got another quick out before surrendering a single to Austin Riley. He finished his day strong, however, as he struck out Ronald Acuna on three pitches before being taken out of the game in favor of Ross Detwiler. Curtiss has thrown back-to-back scoreless outings after allowing a run in each of his first two appearances this year, and he's lowered his ERA to 4.15 over 4.1 innings for the season.
Apr 11 2021Curtis didn't throw a pitch Sunday against the Mets before the game was suspended due to inclement weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was serving an opener Sunday for the Mets, but the teams were called off the field due to rain with one out in the top of the first inning. Curtiss should return to his bullpen role when the Marlins resume the schedule Monday in Atlanta.
Mar 30 2021Curtiss has posted a 2.70 ERA and 9:3 K:BB over 6.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was picked up from the Rays in the offseason after a breakout 2020, and Curtiss is expected to handle a fairly high-leverage role in an unsettled Marlins bullpen if he can maintain the improvements in his control and command he demonstrated last year. That may not put him in the saves picture, but at the very least, the 27-year-old should quickly record his first career hold.
Feb 17 2021The Marlins acquired Curtiss from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for first baseman Evan Edwards, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss emerged from relative obscurity to become a key piece in the Tampa Bay bullpen in 2020, submitting a 1.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 22.2 K-BB% over 25 innings. The 27-year-old looked on track to factor into the setup mix for Tampa Bay in 2021, but the organization instead elected to cash him in for a minor-league prospect in Edwards to clear up space on the 40-man roster. The move to Miami should at least put Curtiss in better position to contend for saves and holds, as the Marlins' late-inning pecking order remains unsettled heading into spring training. Anthony Bass, who inked a two-year deal with Miami in the offseason, will presumably enter the spring as the frontrunner for the closer's gig, but Curtiss could eventually gain traction in the ninth inning if he's able to carry over his strong form from 2020.
Oct 15 2020Curtiss will be on the hill to start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss will likely be nothing more than an opener in this contest, as he's recorded no more than eight outs in any of his appearances this season. He's a good bet to pitch well during his brief outing, as he recorded a 1.80 ERA and a 25:3 K:BB in 25 innings this season.
Sep 27 2020Curtiss allowed one run (zero earned) on three hits across two-thirds of an inning Saturday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rays manager Kevin Cash opted to use Curtiss as the team's opener Saturday despite the 27-year-old picking up a save in Friday's series opener. Curtiss allowed consecutive singles to begin the game and was charged with an unearned run after Jean Segura hit a sharp ground ball that forced Yoshi Tsutsugo to make a wild throw to first, which plated a run for the Phillies. The righty owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 25 innings.
Sep 25 2020Curtiss will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss earned the save Friday as he fired one clean inning while striking out three. Despite his ninth-inning role for the series opener, he'll serve as the opener for Saturday's contest. It's unclear who could serve as the primary pitcher during the game.
Sep 16 2020Curtiss walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings during Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was effective as Tampa's opener before giving way to Ryan Yarbrough. Curtiss has reeled off nine straight appearances without allowing an earned run, posting a 0.71 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB through 11.1 innings over that stretch with two wins and a save, but his inconsistent role in the Rays bullpen limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.
Sep 13 2020Curtiss will serve as the opener Tuesday against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old will open for the second time this season, with Ryan Yarbrough following in the bulk role. Curtiss hasn't allowed an earned run over his past 10 innings and has a 1.53 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB across 17.2 frames this season.
Sep 7 2020Curtiss (3-0) was credited with the win in an extra-inning victory over the Marlins on Sunday, allowing an unearned run on one hit and recording a strikeout over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss opened the top of the 10th in typically strong fashion, inducing a groundout from Starling Marte and a lineout from Jesus Aguilar with inning-opening baserunner Lewis Brinson stuck on second base. However, Matt Joyce was subsequently able to bring his teammate home with a clutch two-out single, marking it the first run, albeit unearned, on Curtiss' ledger in the last five appearances. Although the timely hit did give the Marlins a temporary 4-3 advantage, Curtiss garnered his third win of the campaign when Ji-Man Choi and Brandon Lowe were able to bring home a pair of runs for the Rays in the home half of the frame.
Sep 3 2020Fairbanks (2-0) picked up the win in a victory over the Yankees on Wednesday, firing a pair of scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and one walk while recording three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has now put together four straight scoreless efforts, a stretch during which he's logged six innings of work and yielded just three hits overall while recording six strikeouts. Curtiss has yet to allow more than one earned run in any of his eight appearances, including one start. The versatile 27-year-old is likely to continue seeing multi-inning relief assignments on occasion for the balance of the regular season.
Aug 23 2020Curtiss picked up his first save in Sunday's 5-4 win over Toronto, allowing no hits and no walks in 1.2 scoreless innings. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss has demonstrated great versatility of late, picking up his first career save just three days after serving as the team's opener. The right-hander wasn't able to pick up any strikeouts, but he retired each of the five Jays he faced. With Nick Anderson (forearm) landing on the 10-day injured list earlier Sunday, Curtiss could see more save opportunities moving forward.
Aug 20 2020Curtiss allowed a solo home run, two singles and a walk in 1.1 innings while serving as the opener in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtiss's lone run allowed came on a Luke Voit homer in the first. The right-hander retired the first batter he faced in the second, but was pulled after allowing a walk and single in consecutive at-bats. Curtiss, who has an ERA of 3.52, remains an option to open games going forward.
Aug 19 2020Curtiss will serve as the opener Thursday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has yet to pitch in the series, but he'll take the mound for the start of the series finale. Curtiss has a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 7:0 K:BB through 6.1 innings this season, and he's likely to be followed by Trevor Richards in the bulk role.
Aug 14 2020Curtiss was one of the candidates mentioned by manager Kevin Cash to serve as an opener during one of the two weekend games against the Blue Jays in Buffalo, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old right-hander has been impressive out of the bullpen through his first two appearances, allowing an earned run on four hits over 4.2 innings while posting a 5:0 K:BB. Curtiss' most recent outing was a 2.2-inning stint against the Red Sox on Tuesday, so his arm should be sufficiently rested to work the 1-to-2 innings Cash has typically asked his openers to cover in the past.
Aug 12 2020Curtiss (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits over 2.2 relief innings in an 8-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Kittredge (elbow) was the listed opener but only lasted two batters before coming out of the game, and Curtiss was the next man up for the Rays. The 27-year-old then got credit for his first MLB win when Tampa pushed across a couple of early runs against Martin Perez. Curtiss has now tossed 4.2 innings over two appearances since being added to the roster Sunday, finding success with a 1.93 ERA and 5:0 K:BB.
Aug 9 2020The Rays selected Curtiss's contract from their alternate training site Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Curtis will assume the 40-man and active roster spot of catcher Kevan Smith, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old has yet to make his 2020 debut, but Curtiss previously made 18 big-league appearances with the Twins and Angels over the last three seasons.
Jul 16 2020Curtiss has been impressive in summer camp and struck out the side during his one inning in Thursday's intrasquad game, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been effectively operating high in the zone with an explosive fastball during summer camp, following an impressive Grapefruit League stint during which he fired seven scoreless, two-hit innings. Curtiss was hit hard in two of his first three big-league stints with the Twins, but manager Kevin Cash noted Thursday that he expects the 27-year-old is "going to help us at some point this season, for sure."
Jun 2 2019The Angels optioned Curtiss to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Curtiss had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game against the Mariners, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Apr 30 2018Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.Curtiss will Tyler Duffey on the active roster and in the Twins' bullpen. The 25-year-old owns a sharp 2.89 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 17:2 K:BB through 9.1 innings of relief (five appearances) with the Red Wings so far this season. Curtiss struggled during a late-season promotion in 2017, however, compiling an 8.31 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 8.2 frames, so he'll likely be utilized in a low-leverage role with the big club to start off.
Aug 23 2017Curtiss will join the Twins prior to Wednesday's game against the White Sox following the club's selection of his contract, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.Curtiss makes his first trip up to the big-leagues after spending time in the highest two tiers of the minors this season. During his time with Triple-A Rochester, the right-hander has posted a 1.85 ERA and 0.86 WHIP over 24.1 innings. He will serve as depth out of the bullpen moving forward.
Aug 22 2017Curtiss is expected to have his contract selected by the Twins on Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Tim Melville was designated for assignment Tuesday to open up a 40-man roster spot that will soon be occupied by Curtiss. The 24-year-old currently owns a 1.38 ERA over 39 innings between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Rochester this season. He'll likely slot into the Twins' bullpen upon his promotion.
Jun 23 2017Curtiss was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.The 24-year-old has quickly risen through the minor-league ranks over the past couple seasons, but has really been turning heads this season at Double-A Chattanooga. Through 21 games, Curtiss has a 0.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 35:12 K:BB, earning him a well-deserved shot at the next tier. The Twins have the worst bullpen in terms of reliever ERA this season (5.20), so the young right-hander may get a look this season if his success continues.