White (elbow) was optioned to minor-league camp by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
White is recovering from Tommy John surgery last April, and the right-hander is hoping to contribute sometime over the summer. Because he won't be ready until at least June, there's a chance that White could be moved to the 60-day injured list if Tampa Bay needs room on the 40-man roster.
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Rays' Colby White: Throws bullpen session
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White (elbow) threw his fourth bullpen session Wednesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery, RaysRadio.mlb.com reports.
White underwent Tommy John surgery last April and is hoping to be game-ready by June. He was added to the Rays' 40-man roster over the offseason and is a good bet to make his major-league debut at some point in 2023.
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Rays' Colby White: Protected from Rule 5 draft
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White (elbow) was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Tuesday.
White underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2022, but the Rays will still protect him from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster. The 24-year-old had a 1.44 ERA in 43 games across four minor-league levels in 2021, and he could be ready for game action during the middle of next season.
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Rays' Colby White: Undergoing Tommy John surgery
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White was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday and will undergo Tommy John surgery.
White had a strong 2021 campaign in which he progressed from Low-A to Triple-A, but he'll be forced to miss the entire 2022 season following his procedure. He made nine appearances at Triple-A Durham last year, posting a 1.86 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 9.2 innings, and he'll attempt to build upon his success at some point in 2023.
