White, who missed most of the 2024 season with elbow issues, has been looking good early in camp, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
White logged only 7.1 innings last season across several minor-league levels before getting shut down. The righty then underwent hydrodissection in August for nerve issues. After a lengthy recovery, White is aiming to once again push for a bullpen role with the Tigers. He logged 40.2 innings for Detroit back in 2023 and posted a 5.09 ERA. While getting back to the majors would be a personal victory for White, he's unlikely to be anything more than a low-leverage option.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Tigers designated White for assignment Tuesday.
White missed most of the 2024 season due to injury, and he most recently underwent an elbow procedure in August. White started throwing sessions at the end of September, but his spot on the 40-man roster was needed for several players that were added Tuesday in order to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Undergoes procedure
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The Tigers announced that White (elbow) underwent a hydro-dissection procedure Tuesday to address radial nerve-related symptoms, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
White had been contending with elbow problems dating back to spring training and hasn't pitched in a game since June 18, when he made a rehab appearance in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. Though the Tigers recalled him from the minors Aug. 13 and placed him on the 60-day injured list with what the club labeled as a right elbow strain, White didn't require surgery and instead had a non-invasive procedure to address the matter. White is presumably shut down for the season, but he could be fully cleared for the start of spring training.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Recalled, placed on 60-day IL
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The Tigers recalled White from Double-A Erie on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
The transaction clears a spot on Detroit's 40-man roster for Kerry Carpenter, who came off the 60-day injured list Tuesday. White has been limited to just 7.1 innings this season because of elbow issues and hasn't pitched in nearly two months. He is being tested for a potential radial nerve injury, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Still shut down with injury
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White experienced elbow discomfort during a bullpen session in July and hasn't been cleared to resume a rehab assignment, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
White has been dealing with elbow issues dating back to spring training, but after being optioned to Toledo on March 8, he made enough progress in his recovery to avoid a stint on the club's 7-day injured list to begin the season. However, White was eventually moved to the development list in mid-April after issuing six walks in 1.2 innings over his first three appearances, and he hasn't made an appearance at the Triple-A level since. White retains a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster and currently resides on Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Cleared for baseball activities
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White (elbow) has been cleared for all baseball activities and may return to game action this weekend, MLB.com reports.
White has been dealing with right elbow soreness for a few weeks, but it seems like a return to Grapefruit League play is imminent. The righty made his MLB debut last season, logging a 5.09 ERA across 40.2 innings, and he should have a shot at a middle-relief role to start this year assuming he's healthy.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Throws bullpen session
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White (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
It was his first time throwing off a mound since a brief shutdown period due to posterior right elbow discomfort. White will throw another bullpen session Thursday as he ramps back up with an eye on a Grapefruit League appearance.
White will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The Tigers will likely call on White to cover one or two innings before he exits the contest and turns the game over to Joey Wentz, who will be called up from Triple-A Toledo and is expected to work in bulk relief. White is serving as an opener for the second time this season after he previously made his first MLB start July 1 in Colorado.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Back with big club
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The Tigers recalled White from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Though he was optioned to Toledo on Sunday, White is eligible to rejoin the Tigers just one day later since fellow reliever Mason Englert (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. In 16 outings with the Tigers this season, spanning 20 innings, White has accrued a 4.95 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB. He'll likely serve as a middle-relief option while he's up with Detroit.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Optioned to Toledo
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Detroit optioned White to Triple-A Toledo after Saturday's loss to the Padres, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
White allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings of relief as the Tigers fell 14-3 to San Diego on Saturday at Comerica Park. He's registered a 4.95 ERA in 20 total innings this season at the big-league level. Alex Faedo will be called up in a corresponding roster move to start Sunday's series finale versus the Padres.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Starting in bullpen game
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White will start on the mound for the Tigers on Saturday against Colorado, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Saturday will mark the first start of White's MLB career -- and his first start at any level since 2021 with High-A West Michigan. The 24-year-old righty holds a 5.23 ERA and 1.16 WHIP on the season through 10.1 innings, and he will likely only remain on the mound for an inning or two Saturday.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Recalled from Triple-A
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White was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
White is taking Garrett Hill's spot in the bullpen. The right-hander's first appearance will be his major-league debut.
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Tigers' Brendan White: Likely to be recalled
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White has joined the Tigers in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The Tigers could use a fresh bullpen arm, so it sounds like White will be recalled prior to Tuesday's game against Atlanta. White was up briefly with the big club earlier this season but didn't make an appearance. When he does get into a game, it will be his major-league debut.
