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.
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Royals' Dan Altavilla: Takes loss as opener
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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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Red Sox's Dan Altavilla: Gets commitment from BoSox
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Altavailla (elbow) agreed Wednesday with the Red Sox on a two-year, minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Altavilla is still in the early stages of his rehab from the Tommy John surgery he underwent June 29, 2021, so his deal with the Red Sox will allow him to continue his recovery program under the observation of the organization's medical staff for the first year. The right-hander could be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment in August or September, but he likely won't be a realistic candidate to factor into the Red Sox's plans at the big-league level until next spring.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Padres outrighted Altavilla (elbow) to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Shaun O'Neill of MLB.com reports.
Altavilla spent most of the season on the 60-day injured list and underwent Tommy John surgery in June, so it's not a major surprise the Friars won't keep him on the 40-man roster through the offseason. The 29-year-old will miss most, if not all, of the 2022 campaign, but there's a chance he'll be able to return during the second half if his rehab goes smoothly.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Altavilla (elbow) announced via his personal Twitter account Tuesday that he recently underwent successful Tommy John surgery.
The veteran right-hander has been on the injured list since mid-April with elbow inflammation, and he'll now face an extensive recovery process. Altavilla will miss the rest of the season and will remain sidelined for the first half of 2022, at minimum.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Transferred to 60-day IL
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Altavilla (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Altavilla has been out since mid April due to right elbow inflammation, and he isn't particularly close to beginning a rehab stint. As a result, the right-hander will be moved to the 60-day IL to make room for catcher Webster Rivas, whose contract was selected as part of a corresponding move.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Remains far from return
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Altavilla (elbow) isn't close to beginning a rehab stint, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
The left-hander has been out since mid April with right elbow inflammation. He tossed 1.1 innings this season before going down, allowing one hit -- a home run -- while striking out two. Altavilla does not have a clear return timeframe.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Reinstated from IL
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Altavilla (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
He takes the place in the bullpen of Taylor Williams (knee), who was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Altavilla should primarily pitch in low-to-mid leverage situations.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Sidelined with calf injury
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Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Monday that Altavilla will open the season on the 10-day injured list with a calf issue, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
The injury likely explains why Altavilla hasn't made a Cactus League appearance over the past week. Tingler suggested the calf issue isn't a major concern for Altavilla, who should be in store for a brief stint on the IL to begin the season.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Struggling with long ball
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Altavilla has yielded four home runs across six Cactus League innings, and opposing hitters are batting .307 against him overall.
Altavilla entered spring on the roster bubble and hasn't helped his case with the number of home runs he has served up. He is out of options and the Padres are dealing with a number of injuries in their bullpen, giving the right-hander a better chance of sticking around. Still, the team could elect to pass him over in favor of a promising young arm.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Reaches deal with Padres
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Altavilla and the Padres reached a one-year, $850,000 deal Friday.
Altavilla and San Diego won't require an arbiter during the offseason after agreeing to a one-year contract Friday. The right-hander was included on the team's NLDS roster in 2020 after he was acquired by the Padres at the trade deadline. He should take on a middle-relief role in 2021 after posting a 5.75 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 20.1 innings with the Mariners and Padres during the shortened 2020 campaign.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Joins NLDS roster
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Altavilla was added to the Padres' 28-man roster for the NLDS on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old appeared in nine games after being acquired by the Padres at the trade deadline and allowed three runs on six hits with a 10:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings. Altavilla could very well see the mound despite just being added to the playoff roster, as it's all hands on deck for the Padres' bullpen with top-two starters Dinelson Lamet (biceps) and Mike Clevinger (elbow) sidelined.
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Padres' Dan Altavilla: Charged with loss versus old team
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Altavilla (1-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up two runs on a hit and two walks while striking out three over 1.1 innings versus the Mariners on Saturday.
Altavilla was responsible for a two-run double by Luis Torrens in the third inning, and the Padres were unable to get the reliever off the hook. The 28-year-old Altavilla began his Padres career with three straight scoreless outings, but he's now allowed three runs over his last two appearances. In 18 appearances between the Padres and the Mariners, the righty has a 7.02 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 16.2 innings.
