The Phillies added a potential piece to their bullpen mix Wednesday, acquiring Yoniel Curet in a trade with Tampa Bay.

Curet, who turned 23 last month, had been designated for assignment. The Phillies shipped minor leaguer Tommy McCollum in the other direction.

Curet is a 6-2, 250-pound righty. He signed with Tampa at age 18, rising as high as Triple A, mostly as a starter.

He posted a 6.03 ERA in eight games, including seven starts, covering 31.1 innings last year. He walked 26 and struck out 35 for a WHIP just under 2.

He was better in Double A, with a 1.45 ERA in five starts. He made 14 starts and 16 appearances across all levels in 2025.

He can be a power pitcher — he struck out 144 in 104 innings in 2023 and 159 in 119 innings in 2024 — especially if he transitions to the bullpen

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