The White Sox recalled White from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. White was a waiver claim by Chicago during spring training and hasn't pitched well at Charlotte, producing a 5.24 ERA and 36:27 K:BB across 44.2 frames. He will give the bullpen some length for the time being but could wind up getting a short-term look in the rotation after Jonathan Cannon (back) was placed on the injured list earlier this week.
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Team
Chicago White Sox
Birthdate
8/9/1999 (25)
Status
A
HT/WT
6'3", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk 12 (TEX)
Birthplace
Mount Ulla, NC, USA
Position
RP
Career History
Chicago White Sox
2025-Present
(1 season)
Texas Rangers
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
The White Sox recalled White from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. White was a waiver claim by Chicago during spring training and hasn't pitched well at Charlotte, producing a 5.24 ERA and 36:27 K:BB across 44.2 frames. He will give the bullpen some length for the time being but could wind up getting a short-term look in the rotation after Jonathan Cannon (back) was placed on the injured list earlier this week.
The White Sox optioned White to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. A late entry into the competition for a spot on the White Sox's Opening Day pitching staff after he was claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Feb. 17, White made just one appearance in Cactus League play before getting sent back to minor-league camp. Though White has made all five of his career appearances in the majors as a reliever, he worked as a swingman at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization in 2024 and could get a look in the Charlotte rotation to begin the upcoming season.
The White Sox claimed White off waivers from the Yankees on Monday. White will join his fourth organization since December after he turned in a 5.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 99 innings with Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization last season. The 25-year-old has certainly landed in an organization ripe with opportunity given its lack of talent, but White still seems likely to open the season at Triple-A Charlotte.
The Yankees designated White for assignment Tuesday. The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Brent Headrick, who was claimed off waivers. White was a waiver claim himself just last week and will now go through the waivers process again.
The Yankees claimed White off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday. White struggled at Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers organization last season, posting a 5.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 99 innings. He's just 25 and formerly a top prospect, though, so the Yankees felt he was worth a waiver claim. The righty is likely headed to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the 2025 season.
The Reds designated White for assignment Wednesday. The Reds needed to make room on the 40-man roster after acquiring Taylor Rogers from San Francisco on Wednesday, and White will end up as the odd man out. The 25-year-old righty spent most of last season with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, accumulating a 5.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 99 innings. Regardless of whether he clears waivers or gets claimed by another organization, White will almost certainly head back to Triple-A to begin 2025.
The Reds acquired White from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations. White had been designated for assignment but will now join a new 40-man roster. The 25-year-old held a 5.64 ERA and 87:48 K:BB over 99 innings in 2024 at Triple-A Round Rock, his second straight disappointing season. However, White is still young and was formerly a top prospect, so he's not a bad roll of the dice for Cincinnati. White has options remaining and will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Louisville.
The Rangers designated White for assignment Friday. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Hoby Milner. White was arguably the Rangers' top pitching prospect two years ago, but his stuff and results have backed up since then. He spent most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Round Rock, holding a 5.64 ERA and 87:48 K:BB over 99 innings. White is still just 25, so there could be interest via trade or waivers.
The Rangers optioned White to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. White made one appearance after coming up from the minors last week, during which he allowed two earned runs on three hits over two innings without recording a strikeout. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A in order to make room on the active roster for Jacob deGrom (elbow), who returned from the 60-day IL to start Friday's contest.