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Athletics Call up Former LSU Third Baseman Tommy White; White to Make His MLB Debut on Friday

Tommy White, the Athletics’ No. 7 prospect, is hitting .303 with 10 home runs and 64 RBIs in the minors this season.

  • On Friday, the Athletics are promoting No. 7 prospect Tommy White to make his major league debut against the Washington Nationals in West Sacramento, Calif.
  • The Athletics initiated this roster change following injuries to their starting lineup, including third baseman Zack Gelof, who landed on the 10-day injured list last week with a right knee laceration.
  • White, a 2024 MLB Draft second-round pick from LSU, has slashed.303/.353/.465 with 10 home runs and 64 RBIs across 76 games this season in the minors.
  • In corresponding moves announced Wednesday, the Athletics designated pitcher Aaron Civale for assignment and selected the contracts of pitcher Yunior Tur and utility player Donovan Walton, while recalling left-hander Brady Basso.
  • As the fourth-place Athletics fight to regain footing in the West following the MLB All-Star break, the 23-year-old White is expected to provide a spark for the lineup.
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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Jose, United States on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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