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Rangers Place Jacob Webb on 15-Day IL, Call Up Luis Curvelo

Curvelo’s promotion from Triple-A Round Rock fills the vacancy created by Webb’s placement on the 15-day injured list for back spasms.

Jul 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Webb (71) delivers a pitch to the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Right-hander Jacob Webb was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 29 after experiencing back spasms.
  • Right-hander Luis Curvelo was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock to fill Webb’s roster spot and will make his major league debut.
  • Webb has gone 4–3 with a 3.75 ERA over 48 innings in 42 relief appearances this season.
  • Curvelo recorded a 3.26 ERA, .211 opponent batting average and 23.5 percent strikeout rate in 34 relief games at Triple-A Round Rock.
  • A native of Higuerote, Venezuela, Curvelo signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2018 and joined the Rangers as a minor league free agent in November 2024.