Curtiss was optioned Thursday to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Curtiss from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
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.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Sent down to Triple-A
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Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Friday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
It's a bit of a surprise that it's Curtiss getting the demotion to make room for Joey Lucchesi, but the Mets will keep arms like Edwin Uceta and Jeff Brigham on the roster as multi-inning options. Curtiss figures to be back in the majors before too long.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Mops up Friday's rout
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Curtiss struck out one in a perfect ninth inning during Friday's 17-6 win over the A's.
The leverage was about as low as it gets, but Curtiss still did his job effectively. The 30-year-old right-hander has two holds in six appearances to begin the season along with a 1.23 ERA and 6:2 K:BB through 7.1 innings, but despite numerous injuries in the Mets' bullpen, he seems unlikely to see consistent late-inning work.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Building velocity in side sessions
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Curtiss (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.
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.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Option picked up
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Curtiss (elbow) had his $775,000 team option for 2023 exercised by the Mets on Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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.
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Mets' John Curtiss: Signs with Mets
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The 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.
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.
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John Curtiss: Non-tendered by Brewers
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Curtiss (elbow) was non-tendered by the Brewers on Friday.
Curtis was acquired by Milwaukee at the trade 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.
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Brewers' John Curtiss: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Curtiss underwent Tommy John surgery last week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Brewers' John Curtiss: Shuttled to 60-day IL
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The Brewers transferred Curtiss (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
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.
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Brewers' John Curtiss: Out with torn UCL
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Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
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.
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Brewers' John Curtiss: Leaves with elbow discomfort
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Curtiss was removed from Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Brewers' John Curtiss: Dealt to Milwaukee
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Curtiss was traded from the Marlins to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Payton Henry, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Perfect as opener
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Curtiss struck out two batters in a perfect inning as the opener in Sunday's win over the Padres.
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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Opening Sunday's game
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Curtiss will serve as the Marlins' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Padres, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
After Trevor Rogers (back) was moved to the injured list Saturday, an already shorthanded Miami rotation became even further depleted, so the Marlins could treat the series finale as a bullpen day. Expect Curtiss to work one or two innings before giving way to another reliever.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Starts up rehab assignment
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Curtiss (neck) made a rehab appearance for High-A Beloit on Tuesday, striking out two over a scoreless inning.
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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Collects third win
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Curtiss (3-1) allowed one hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Cubs.
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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Opening Friday
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Curtiss will start Friday's game against the Mets, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
The 28-year-old will serve as an opener for the second time this season to begin the weekend series. 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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Handed loss Tuesday
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Curtiss (2-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Brewers while allowing one run on two hits and striking out two over 1.2 innings.
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.
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Marlins' John Curtiss: Wins second consecutive game
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Curtiss (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.
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.
