Earlier this week, the Chicago White Sox made a fairly confusing roster move before the final stretch of the 2025 regular season.
Chicago brought back right-handed starting pitcher Sean Burke from Triple-A Charlotte to rejoin the Major League rotation. Seeing as Burke has had a solid year with the big league club, it made sense for him to get more opportunities and close out the season in the big leagues. What didn’t make sense was the corresponding move.
Dan Altavilla being DFA'd was confusing
The White Sox designated right-handed relief pitcher Dan Altavilla for assignment.