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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Xzavion Curry #49 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the New York Mets will continue their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
They are coming off a 3-1 victory on Friday.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The Mets produced just 2 hits and 1 run in their first 9 innings. And then promptly went out and had their first three hitters produce hits and drive in 2 runs in the 10th inning for the victory. Mets 3, Arizona 1.”
The Mets produced just 2 hits and 1 run in their first 9 innings. And then promptly went out and had their first three hitters produce hits and drive in 2 runs in the 10th inning for the victory. Mets 3, Arizona 1.
Mets Sign 4-Year Player
GettyXzavion Curry #49 of the Miami Marlins poses for a portrait at Roger Dean Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida.
During their series in Arizona, the Mets signed Xzavion Curry to a minor league deal (via MLB.com).
Curry’s Background
GettyStarting pitcher Xzavion Curry #44 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on July 23, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Curry was picked in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
He spent his first two and a half seasons with the Cleveland Guardians.
In 2023, Curry went 3-4 with a 4.07 ERA in 41 games.
@metsnewsletter wrote: “The Mets signed RHP Xzavion Curry and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse. He has a career 4.38 ERA. He last pitched for the Marlins last season.”
GettyXzavion Curry #49 of the Miami Marlins pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 28, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Curry had been with the Marlins for part of two seasons.
He last pitched in an MLB game on April 8, 2025.
The 27-year-old could be a good (low-risk) addition to the Mets organization.
@hallofgoodpod wrote (on November 15, 2024): “Xzavion Curry had a really solid September to round out his 2024 season for the Marlins. Look for him to continue this trend next season. 8 games 17.1 innings 3.12 ERA 0.635 WHIP”
Looking At The Mets
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets speaks to the media during a press conference before Game Five of the Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.
The Mets have had a tough start to the season.
They are at the bottom of the National League East with a 15-23 record in 38 games.
On the road, the Mets have gone 9-11 in the 20 games they have played away from Citi Field.
Following two more games with the Diamondbacks, they will play their next series on Tuesday night when they return home to host the Detroit Tigers.
Last season, the Mets missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar