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Luis Curvelo

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Luis Curvelo
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (2000-10-21) October 21, 2000 (age 24)
Higuerote, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Luis Jefferso Curvelo (born October 21, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Seattle Mariners

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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+13 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+13 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+13 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+23 innings pitched.[7] Curvelo elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[8]

Texas Rangers

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On November 13, 2024, Curvelo signed a major league contract with the Texas Rangers.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Luis Curvelo Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Luis Curvelo Career Stats". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Luis Curvelo - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Seattle Mariners 2023 Top Prospects List - 45-31". lookoutlanding.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Luis Curvelo Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Farkas, Brady. "Former Seattle Mariners Sought-After Prospect Nearing Deal with Division Rivals". si.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Morgenstern, Leo. "Rangers, Luis Curvelo Nearing Agreement On Major League Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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