Curtiss was one of the candidates mentioned by manager Kevin Cash to serve as an opener during one of the two weekend games against the Blue Jays in Buffalo, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old right-hander has been impressive out of the bullpen through his first two appearances, allowing an earned run on four hits over 4.2 innings while posting a 5:0 K:BB. Curtiss' most recent outing was a 2.2-inning stint against the Red Sox on Tuesday, so his arm should be sufficiently rested to work the 1-to-2 innings Cash has typically asked his openers to cover in the past.

Curtiss (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits over 2.2 relief innings in an 8-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Andrew Kittredge (elbow) was the listed opener but only lasted two batters before coming out of the game, and Curtiss was the next man up for the Rays. The 27-year-old then got credit for his first MLB win when Tampa pushed across a couple of early runs against Martin Perez. Curtiss has now tossed 4.2 innings over two appearances since being added to the roster Sunday, finding success with a 1.93 ERA and 5:0 K:BB.

The Rays selected Curtiss's contract from their alternate training site Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curtis will assume the 40-man and active roster spot of catcher Kevan Smith, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old has yet to make his 2020 debut, but Curtiss previously made 18 big-league appearances with the Twins and Angels over the last three seasons.

Curtiss has been impressive in summer camp and struck out the side during his one inning in Thursday's intrasquad game, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been effectively operating high in the zone with an explosive fastball during summer camp, following an impressive Grapefruit League stint during which he fired seven scoreless, two-hit innings. Curtiss was hit hard in two of his first three big-league stints with the Twins, but manager Kevin Cash noted Thursday that he expects the 27-year-old is "going to help us at some point this season, for sure."

Curtiss will be a part of the Rays' 60-man player pool this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curtiss had been in Rays camp this spring on a minor-league deal. The 27-year-old righty has a 6.75 ERA in 17.1 MLB innings and was not included in the group that will train at Tropicana Field.

Curtiss signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Monday which includes an invitation to big-league camp, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curtiss has thrown 17.1 career big-league innings, struggling to a 6.75 ERA. He spent most of 2019 in Triple-A in the Angels' and Phillies' systems, posting an unimpressive 7.75 ERA and a 1.84 WHIP in 33.2 innings.

Curtiss was released by the Phillies on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Curtiss made one appearance for the Angels this season but spent the bulk of the year at the Triple-A level, where he posted a 7.75 ERA and a 1.84 WHIP in 33.2 innings with the Angels' and Phillies' affiliates. He'll be looking for a minor-league deal with a new team in the near future.

Curtiss signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Wednesday, Roster Roundup reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curtiss declined an assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake last week after being designated for assignment by the Angels. The 26-year-old struggled with a 5.91 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB over 21.1 innings with Salt Lake prior to hitting free agency.

Curtiss declined an assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake and is now a free agent, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curtiss has been designated for assignment twice since the end of April, and this time he'll head to the open market after declining a minor-league assignment. He allowed one run and struck out one over 2.1 innings out of the bullpen with the Angels this season.

Curtiss was designated for assignment by the Angels on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Michael Hermosillo, who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. Curtiss made just one appearance for the Angels this season, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out one across 2.1 innings.