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Released by Detroit The Tigers released White on Monday.

Impact White missed most of the 2024 season with elbow issues and had struggled in 2025 at Triple-A Toledo, posting a 7.24 ERA and 27:17 K:BB over 32.1 innings. The 26-year-old made 33 appearances for the Tigers in 2023, collecting a 5.09 ERA and 44:15 K:BB across 40.2 frames.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks sharp in early going White, who missed most of the 2024 season with elbow issues, has been looking good early in camp, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit on MiLB deal The Tigers re-signed White to a minor-league contract on Dec. 13.

Impact White was non-tendered by Detroit last month but is back in the organization on a minors pact. The 26-year-old missed much of the 2024 season with elbow problems and underwent hydrodissection in August for nerve issues. White will be healthy for spring training and will likely begin the 2025 season in the Triple-A Toledo bullpen.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Tigers White was non-tendered by the Tigers on Friday.

Impact White was sidelined by an elbow injury for much of the 2024 season throwing only a combined 7.1 innings in the minor leagues. He'll now seek a new opportunity around the league.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kicked from 40-man The Tigers designated White for assignment Tuesday.

Impact White dealt spent most of the 2024 season away from the field due to injury. He had a procedure done to his elbow in late August and started throwing sessions at the end of September. In order to create room for a few pitchers being selected to the 40-man roster Tuesday, the 26-year-old got the boot.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen session White (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It would appear to be the first time White has thrown from the mound since he underwent a hydro-dissection procedure last month to address radial nerve-related symptoms. The right-hander is done for the season, but if the procedure has the desired effect he should have a normal offseason and be ready to go for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes procedure 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, placed on 60-day IL The Tigers recalled White from Double-A Erie and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

Impact 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 out for a potential radial nerve injury, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still shut down with injury 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs batter in Triple-A debut White (elbow) struck out the lone batter he faced Sunday in Triple-A Toledo's 12-0 loss to Nashville.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Tigers optioned White (elbow) to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact White has been held out of game action all spring due to elbow soreness, essentially eliminating his chances of making the Tigers' Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old had a 5.09 ERA over 40.2 frames in his first taste of the big leagues last season.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session White (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned White to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact White was recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll return to the minors Wednesday without appearing in a game. Brenan Hanifee will come up from Toledo to fill White's roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit The Tigers recalled White from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Impact White has put up a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 40.2 innings in the majors this season, and he'll return to Detroit's bullpen following the placement of Alex Faedo (finger) on the 15-day injured list. White will likely serve in middle relief to close out the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo Detroit optioned White to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact White, 24, has posted a 5.09 ERA and 44:15 K:BB through his first 40.2 major-league innings this year. Sawyer Gipson-Long is up from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move to start Sunday's series finale against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday's contest White will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Tigers recalled White from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact 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.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo Detroit optioned White to Triple-A Toledo after Saturday's loss to the Padres, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in bullpen game White will start on the mound for the Tigers on Saturday against Colorado, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday will mark the first start of White's MLB career -- and his first start at any level since 2021 in 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.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first MLB win Sunday White (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's game against the Twins to earn the win. He struck out three.

Impact White helped the Tigers cobble through the middle innings of a bullpen game, and his strong performance was enough for his first MLB win in three games. The 24-year-old has now logged a 1.69 ERA and 0.56 WHIP across 5.1 innings for Detroit this year. He could bounce between Triple-A Toledo and the majors moving forward, though he may be able to stick with the Tigers if he continues to pitch well.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Brendan White's stat line at Toledo was confusing -- high ERA, high batting average against -- but his high strikeout, low walk rates remain strong.

JUNE 13, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Recalled from Triple-A White was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact White is taking Garrett Hill's spot in the bullpen. The right-hander's first appearance will be his major-league debut.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be recalled White has joined the Tigers in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Triple-A The Tigers returned White to Triple-A Toledo after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Detroit chose not to use White out of the bullpen in either of Wednesday's games, so he will have to wait a bit longer for his first major-league appearance. However, the 24-year-old reliever holds a 2.08 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 13 innings over nine appearances in Toledo, so it may not be long before he gets another chance on the big-league roster.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 27th man White was called up from Triple-A Toledo ahead of the Tigers' doubleheader with the Mets on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact White will serve as an additional bullpen arm Wednesday, operating as Detroit's 27th man on the roster. The right-hander has produced a 2.08 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over 13 innings in nine appearances with Toledo this season. White will likely be returned to Triple-A following Wednesday's action, though his minor-league numbers may warrant a longer look at the big-league level down the road.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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