Tigers' Brendan White: Whiffs batter in Triple-A debut
Rotowire
White (elbow) struck out the lone batter he faced Sunday in Triple-A Toledo's 12-0 loss to Nashville.
White hadn't made any spring appearances before the Tigers optioned him to minor-league camp March 8, but he was able to face three batters last Tuesday in an exhibition with the Rays to guarantee his availability for the start of the minor-league season.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Cleared for baseball activities
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Throws bullpen session
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Dealing with sore elbow
Rotowire
The Tigers announced Monday that White is dealing with posterior right elbow discomfort and will complete a short period of rest before restarting his throwing program, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Though the Tigers seem optimistic that White's elbow soreness will be remedied by a few days of rest, the missed time during camp certainly isn't ideal for a reliever who is far from a lock to win a spot on Detroit's Opening Day roster. As a rookie in 2023, White made 33 appearances (two starts) for the big club, pitching to a 5.09 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB in 40.2 innings.
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Back with big club
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Optioned to Toledo
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Starting in bullpen game
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Recalled from Triple-A
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Brendan White: Likely to be recalled
Rotowire
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.
