There are about to be some main tanks hit in West Sacramento.
The Athletics are calling up infield prospect Tommy White to the key league roster, in response to Jeff Passan of ESPN. White, higher identified by his nickname “Tommy Tanks,” has been identified for his elite energy since his school days at LSU. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com additionally reported the Athletics are calling up pitching prospect Yunior Tur.
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In three collegiate seasons between NC State and LSU, White hit 75 dwelling runs, rating eighth on the NCAA Division I all-time profession dwelling run listing. The Athletics chosen the third baseman within the second-round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Since turning professional, White has continued to crush dwelling runs. In 93 video games final season, the 23-year-old hit 12 dwelling runs whereas batting .275 with a .439 slugging proportion.
White has taken one other step ahead this season, slashing .303/.353/.465 with 10 dwelling runs, 64 RBI and an .818 OPS.
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White’s promotion additionally comes at an essential time. The Athletics are presently with out first baseman Nick Kurtz, who landed on the injured listing simply earlier than the All-Star break with a proper thumb capsule pressure.
Once Kurtz returns, the Athletics may have one of the crucial thrilling younger infields in baseball. Kurtz and White convey large energy to the corners, whereas Jacob Wilson and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer give them two of the very best younger contact hitters within the sport up the center.
The timing of the transfer is not shocking. The Athletics entered the All-Star break on a nine-game shedding streak. That collapse dropped them eight video games again within the AL West and 6.5 video games out of an AL Wild Card spot. Clearly, the group is not able to wave the white flag and is including one other harmful bat to its lineup.
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The American League has been underwhelming this season, with greater than half the league sitting beneath .500. As a end result, the hole between contenders and the remainder of the sphere stays small. That has stored hope alive for groups nonetheless making an attempt to climb again into the postseason race.
It will not be simple for the Athletics after their current slide, however this offense has the flexibility to attain runs with anybody.
White is predicted to make his main league debut Friday when the Athletics return dwelling to face the Washington Nationals.
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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2026, the place it first appeared within the MLB part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.