Tommy White Set for MLB Debut as A's Call Up Top Prospect
The former LSU standout will join Oakland for Friday's series opener against Washington in his first big-league appearance.
The Athletics are selecting infielder Tommy White ahead of Friday's game against the Nationals, marking his MLB debut. White fills a roster spot opened by transferring Brent Rooker to the 60-day IL. Joey Meneses and Brian Serven are being optioned to Triple-A to make room. White was a second-round pick in 2024 and has shown strong contact skills in the minors.
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