Luis Curvelo
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| Luis Curvelo | |
|---|---|
| Texas Rangers – No. 57 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2000-10-21) October 21, 2000 (age 25) Higuerote, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 31, 2025, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 5.68 |
| Strikeouts | 20 |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
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Luis Jefferso Curvelo (born October 21, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Seattle Mariners
On May 22, 2018, Curvelo signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Mariners. Curvelo split the 2019 campaign between the rookie–level Arizona League Mariners and Low–A Everett AquaSox, accumulating a combined 2–2 record and 4.82 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 16 appearances.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Curvelo returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Modesto Nuts. In 37 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 5–1 record and 3.58 ERA with 80 strikeouts and 6 saves across 55+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] Curvelo made 37 appearances for High–A Everett in 2022, posting a 3–2 record and 4.82 ERA with 57 strikeouts over 52+1⁄3 innings.[5]
Curvelo returned to Everett in 2023, making 41 relief outings and logging a 3–1 record and 3.78 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 52+1⁄3 innings of work.[6] He spent the 2024 season with the Double–A Arkansas Travelers, compiling a 4–0 record and 2.57 ERA with 78 strikeouts and 3 saves across 66+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7] Curvelo elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[8]
Texas Rangers
On November 13, 2024, Curvelo signed a major league contract with the Texas Rangers.[9] He was optioned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express to begin the 2025 season,[10] where he logged a 3-3 record and 3.26 ERA with 40 strikeouts and two saves across 34 appearances. On July 30, 2025, Curvelo was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] On August 2, Curvelo recorded his first career win, tossing 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings of relief against the Seattle Mariners.[12]
Curvelo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2026 season.[13]
References
- ↑ "Luis Curvelo Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Luis Curvelo Career Stats". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Luis Curvelo - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Seattle Mariners 2023 Top Prospects List - 45-31". lookoutlanding.com. 18 April 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Luis Curvelo Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ Farkas, Brady (10 November 2024). "Former Seattle Mariners Sought-After Prospect Nearing Deal with Division Rivals". si.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. 6 November 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ↑ Morgenstern, Leo (13 November 2024). "Rangers, Luis Curvelo Nearing Agreement On Major League Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ↑ "Foscue, Teodo, Curvelo optioned". lonestarball.com. 12 March 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ↑ Polishuk, Mark (July 30, 2025). "Rangers Place Jacob Webb On 15-Day IL, Promote Luis Curvelo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ↑ Landry, Kennedi (2025-08-06). "Luis Curvelo has big first MLB series vs. Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Curvelo, Helman, Osuna optioned to AAA". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
· Baseball Reference (Minors)