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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.

Atlanta optioned Peterson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

The right-hander was promoted for Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies and will return to the minors after giving up two runs over one inning. Peterson has a 2.45 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 14.2 innings with Gwinnett this season.

The Reds recalled Richardson from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

The right-hander was sent to Louisville on May 22 but he'll come back up to take the spot of Luis Mey, who was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. Richardson has made 10 appearances in the majors this season and has a 1.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 13.2 innings.

Shuster will work as the opener Friday in Baltimore, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The game got pushed up a few hours due to inclement weather, so Shuster is going to give primary pitcher Sean Burke more time to get ready. Shuster has been back and forth between Triple-A and the majors a couple times this month, and he has a 1.93 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 3:2 K:BB in 4.2 innings over his three most recent appearances with the big club.

Finnegan (shoulder) struck out a batter and allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk in an inning of relief during Thursday's 9-3 extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Finnegan made his first appearance in a week, as a bout of shoulder fatigue prompted the Nationals to give him some rest. The right-hander might have been a candidate to pitch earlier in the series, but a 9-1 loss Tuesday and a 9-0 win Wednesday presented no high-leverage opportunities. Thursday's appearance was fairly pressure-free as well, coming in the bottom of the 10th inning after Washington put up seven runs in the top of the frame. Finnegan should continue to dominate save opportunities for Washington after converting 15 of 18 chances prior to his brief absence, although his name will likely circulate in trade rumors once again this summer with the Nats far from playoff contention.

Hall will start Friday's game against the Phillies, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Hall will serve as an opener, though he could work multiple innings. He was activated from the injured list and made his first big-league appearance of 2025 on Monday, when he worked 2.1 frames while allowing one run. Quinn Priester is projected to cover the bulk of the innings Friday in Philadelphia.

The Diamondbacks are expected to select Brigham's contract from Triple-A Reno ahead of their weekend series against the Nationals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Brigham made his last appearance in the big leagues during 2023 for the Mets. He pitched in 37 games and posted a 5.26 ERA across 37.2 innings. In 17 appearances for Triple-A Reno in 2025, he has a 5.82 ERA in 21.2 innings with 34:9 K:BB. The 33-year-old will take the roster spot of Kevin Ginkel, who is set to be optioned.

The Diamondbacks are expected to option Ginkel to Triple-A Reno ahead of their weekend series versus the Nationals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ginkel began the season on the injured list due to a shoulder injury and has not looked like his usual self since coming off the injured list in late April. During his most recent outing May 27, he allowed five earned runs on four hits and a walk and was only able to register one out. In a corresponding move, Arizona will select Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Reno.

Castro is out for the season due to a right knee injury, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Castro injured his right knee as he slipped while trying to cover first base against the Mets on Wednesday. He had to be removed from the game as he was helped off the field by trainers, but the injury was initially tabbed as soreness. The specifics of the injury are yet to be disclosed, but he won't retake the mound for the White Sox in 2025.

Burr (shoulder) received a cortisone injection Thursday to help treat his right shoulder inflammation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Burr was pulled off his rehab assignment Monday after experiencing a setback in his recovery, and he'll now be shut down from throwing for a few days following the injection. A clearer return timeline for the right-hander may emerge once he gets the green light to start building back up.