Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies traded for pitcher Yoniel Curet from the Tampa Bay Rays. Curet was previously part of the Rays' minor league team and will now join the Phillies as they aim for major league success.
Key Facts
- The Phillies acquired pitcher Yoniel Curet, previously with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Curet played for the Durham Bulls, a top minor league team, and was recently designated for assignment.
- In 2025, Curet pitched 9.2 innings, with 13 strikeouts and 12 walks.
- Tommy McCollum, a minor league reliever, will go to the Rays as part of the trade.
- Curet has a record of 1-3 with a 6.03 ERA in Triple-A games.
- He throws a variety of pitches, including a sinker that can reach 98 mph.
- Curet was the No. 22 prospect in the Rays' system before the trade.
- He was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2019 and promoted to Triple-A after being named Southern League Pitcher of the Week.
