White Sox's Dan Altavilla: Notches second career save
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Altavilla recorded a save against the Royals on Saturday, walking one batter in a hitless and scoreless inning of work.
Chicago held a 4-1 lead heading into the ninth inning, and Altavilla was given the chance to slam the door. He threw just eight of 15 pitches for strikes and issued a two-out walk but was able to get the job done without allowing any runs to cross the plate. Altavilla has been quite good since joining the big-league roster May 30, tossing five scoreless innings over five appearances, though he's issued four walks in that brief span. His save Saturday was just the second of his big-league career in 129 regular-season outings. That being said, Chicago doesn't have a dedicated closer -- seven different relievers have exactly one save this season, and none have more than one -- so Altavilla is just as likely as anyone in the bullpen to get the next save opportunity that arises.
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White Sox's Dan Altavilla: Back with White Sox
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Altavilla agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the White Sox on Friday.
The veteran right-hander was released from his minor-league contract with the White Sox last weekend, but he's now back with the club on a major-league deal. Altavilla pitched well for Triple-A Charlotte with a 2.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB across 21.2 innings.
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Dan Altavilla: Let go by White Sox
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The White Sox released Altavilla from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Altavilla signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox in late March after appearing in five regular-season games for the Royals in 2024. Altavilla appeared in 20 games for Charlotte and posted a 2.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, seven saves and an 18:10 K:BB across 21.2 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander could garner interest from teams looking to add depth to its bullpen.
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White Sox's Dan Altavilla: Returns to Chicago on MiLB deal
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Altavilla re-signed Sunday with the White Sox on a minor-league contract.
Chicago granted Altavilla his release last Tuesday after informing him he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster, and after briefly exploring his options in free agency, the right-hander ultimately decided to return to the White Sox organization. He reported to Triple-A Charlotte and struck out a batter over 1.2 perfect innings of relief Sunday in the affiliate's 9-6 win over Gwinnett.
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Dan Altavilla: Cut by White Sox
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The White Sox released Altavilla on Tuesday.
While attending spring training as a non-roster invitee, Altavilla made a strong case for a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen after striking out 11 over 9.2 innings in Cactus League play and allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks. However, after the White Sox claimed Rule 5 pick Mike Vasil off waivers over the weekend, Altavilla looks to have been squeezed out of a bullpen spot with the big club. He'll be allowed to pursue opportunities in free agency and shouldn't have much trouble at least landing a minor-league deal after his strong showing in the spring.
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White Sox's Dan Altavilla: Gets NRI from ChiSox
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Altavilla signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Thursday and received an invitation to spring training.
Altavilla made five appearances for the Royals in 2024, giving up six earned runs over just 3.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking three. Most of his time was spent in Triple-A, however, where he logged a 3.51 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 41 frames. The lack of depth in Chicago's bullpen will give the 32-year-old righty better odds at cracking the Opening Day roster, but Triple-A Charlotte remains his most likely destination.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Outrighted to Omaha
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Altavilla cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.
The Royals dropped Altavilla from their 40-man roster immediately upon activating him from the 60-day IL on Thursday, but he'll remain within the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old righty has allowed six runs in only 3.2 major-league innings this season, though he's been more effective in Triple-A, pitching to the tune of a 4.11 ERA through 35 frames.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Activated and DFA'd by Kansas City
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The Royals activated Altavilla (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Thursday and designated him for assignment.
Altavilla is recovered from his right oblique strain, but the Royals have decided there isn't a place for him on the active roster. The veteran reliever has coughed up six runs over 3.2 frames covering five appearances for Kansas City this season.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Embarking on rehab assignment
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The Royals announced that Altavilla (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Altavilla hasn't pitched since June 20 after suffering a strained right oblique and will begin a rehab stint Tuesday. However, he won't be eligible to return from the injured list until Aug. 19, so his stay at Omaha will last multiple weeks. The right-hander allowed six runs in 3.2 big-league innings this season.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Moved to 60-day IL
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Altavilla (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday.
Altavilla suffered a right oblique strain June 20 and was initially placed on the 15-day IL. However, with the Royals adding Walter Pennington to the 40-man and 26-man roster, Altavilla was shifted to the 60-day IL to open up a roster spot. Altavilla won't be eligible to return until the middle of September.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: To IL with strained oblique
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The Royals placed Altavilla on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The reliever suffered the injury during an appearance in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. It's not clear how long Altavilla might be sidelined, but oblique strains often result in IL stays of beyond 15 days.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Exits with trainer
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Altavilla was removed from Wednesday's game against the Athletics due to a back injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Altavilla seemed to be grabbing at his right side after throwing a pitch in the eighth inning of Wednesday's contest, but manager Matt Quatraro said after the game that the issue was with Altavilla's back. The right-hander will be checked out by a doctor Thursday, at which point the Royals will know more regarding the severity of his injury.
Altavilla (0-1) allowed five runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one over one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Yankees.
The initial plan was likely for Altavilla to throw an inning or two, but the Yankees jumped on him right away. For now, Altavilla will remain in the majors -- Daniel Lynch was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, but the Royals will need a fifth starter late next week. Expect Altavilla to remain in low-leverage usage as long as he's in the majors.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Opening Wednesday's contest
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Altavilla will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game versus the Yankees, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Altavilla turned in a 2.63 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 27.1 innings at Triple-A Omaha before getting called up Monday and throwing a scoreless frame later that night against the Yankees for what was his first MLB appearance since 2021. He will likely remain in Wednesday's game for only an inning before handing the ball to Daniel Lynch, who will pitch in bulk relief.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Added to roster
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The Royals selected Altavilla's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
He'll swap spots with Will Klein, who was knocked around in an appearance Sunday against the Mariners. Altavilla, 31, has extensive major-league experience, but this will be his first stint in the big leagues since 2021, as he's dealt with injury problems since then. He held a 2.63 ERA and 30:14 K:BB over 27.1 innings at Omaha.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Gets NRI from Kansas City
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Altavilla signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The 31-year-old has missed most of the last two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he is healthy now. According to Heyman, Altavilla was touching 98 mph while pitching in the Dominican Winter League.
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Dan Altavilla: Cut by Boston
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The Red Sox released Altavilla on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Altavilla has spent all season working his way back from an undisclosed injury, and he made his way up to High-A ball, allowing three runs in seven innings with Greenville during his assignment. He'll now hit the open market and look to latch on with another franchise as organizational depth. Altavilla hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021.
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Red Sox's Dan Altavilla: Re-assigned to MiLB camp
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Altavilla was re-assigned to minor league camp Sunday.
Altavilla was always unlikely to make the Opening Day roster as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The right-handed reliever does have a chance to help the Boston bullpen before 2023 comes to a close.
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Red Sox's Dan Altavilla: Returns to health
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Altavilla (elbow) is healthy heading into spring training, Beyond the Monster reports.
Altavilla was spotted throwing off a mound earlier in the month after missing the entire 2022 campaign while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Now that the right-hander is back at full strength, he'll set his sights on earning a spot in Boston's bullpen. Altavilla last pitched in two games for the Padres in 2021, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one across 1.1 innings.
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