Rangers reliever injured on wild pitch against Athletics

Texas pitcher Luis Curvelo left the game with an apparent arm injury after throwing a wild pitch in the 7th inning.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:33am

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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Luis Curvelo was injured while delivering a wild pitch during Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics. Curvelo appeared to hurt his throwing arm as he released the pitch, immediately signaling to the dugout for a trainer and leaving the game.

Why it matters

Curvelo has been an important part of the Rangers' bullpen this season, and any significant injury could be a major setback for the team as they try to compete in the AL West division. Pitcher injuries are always concerning, especially for a young player like Curvelo who was just called up from the minors.

The details

In the 7th inning, Curvelo threw a wild pitch that sailed far left of the batter. As he released the ball, the 25-year-old Venezuelan right-hander skipped off the mound in apparent pain, pulled his glove off, and waved to the dugout for a trainer. Curvelo did not throw another pitch and was replaced on the mound. The Rangers have not yet provided an update on the severity of Curvelo's injury.

  • The incident occurred in the 7th inning of Tuesday night's game against the Athletics.
  • Curvelo was called up to the Rangers on April 5, 2026.

The players

Luis Curvelo

A 25-year-old right-handed relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers who was recently called up from the minors.

Jacob Wilson

The Oakland Athletics batter who was at the plate when Curvelo threw the wild pitch.

Tyler Alexander

The Texas Rangers pitcher who replaced Curvelo on the mound after he left the game with an injury.

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What’s next

The Rangers will provide an update on the severity of Curvelo's injury in the coming days. If it is a serious injury, the team may need to make a roster move to replace him in the bullpen.

The takeaway

Pitcher injuries are always concerning, especially for a young player like Curvelo who was just starting to contribute to the Rangers' bullpen. This incident highlights the physical toll and risk of injury that relief pitchers face, and the importance of depth in a team's pitching staff.