Overview
- The trade was finalized after the Rule 5 Draft ended with McCollum going unselected, clearing the way for the swap.
- Curet had been designated for assignment by Tampa Bay to open a roster spot following the Cedric Mullins signing.
- Philadelphia’s 40-man roster increases from 34 to 35 with Curet’s addition, giving the club flexibility to option him to Triple-A.
- The right-hander features strong strikeout rates paired with elevated walks, prompting evaluations that he could shift to a relief role.
- After missing much of 2025 with a shoulder issue, Curet posted a 3.90 ERA in 55 1/3 innings following three straight sub-3.00 ERA seasons from 2022–2024.