ELI WHITE NEWS

On track for bench role White appears to be on his way to winning a utility role with Atlanta over Luke Williams, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Both players can play the infield and the outfield, but White has raked this spring, batting .455 (10-for-22) in 11 Grapefruit League appearances with a 1:2 BB:K while Williams has gone just 2-for-26 (.077). White would be unlikely to see much playing time in a bench role, as manager Brian Snitker tends to give his starters all the work they can handle, but the 30-year-old could get some early opportunities. With Ronald Acuna (knee) set to begin the season on the IL, Jurickson Profar (wrist) not 100 percent, and Jarred Kelenic and Bryan De La Cruz set to form a shaky platoon in right field, White might be needed in the outfield corners more than expected. His career .568 OPS in the majors is ugly, but White did slash .294/.388/.447 with eight homers and 24 steals in 26 attempts over 78 games for Triple-A Gwinnet last year.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

White's dazzling play at second strengthens his case to stay on the roster NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Eli White and his siblings were among the kids who raced through Turner Field’s outfield seats hoping to catch a batting...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Receiving infield reps White will spend most of spring training working as an infielder in an attempt to win a roster spot as a super-utility player, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution re...

Impact The 30-year-old is out of minor-league options, and adding som positional versatility should help his bid for a roster spot with Atlanta in need of a utility infielder. White has four appearances at second base as a big leaguer but has otherwise exclusively played the outfield, though he did see infield action earlier in his baseball career.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

New leg kick in swing helped Jurickson Profar revive his career and find a home in Braves outfield

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time All-Star at 31 with San Diego

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres

Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with sp...

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna homers, Urshela drives in 3 as Braves beat Reds 7-1

Marcell Ozuna homered, Gio Urshela drove in three runs and Spencer Schwellenbach pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves rally to beat Blue Jays 4-3 in the 11th, move into a tie with Mets for final NL wild card

Sean Murphy’s infield ground ball with the bases loaded scored a sliding Eli White in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a gritty 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jay...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summoned from Triple-A Atlanta recalled White from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact The 30-year-old outfielder is one of two September call-ups for Atlanta, joining right-handed reliever John Brebbia. White has gotten on base at a .388 clip while popping eight home runs and going 24-for-26 on stolen-base attempts across 340 plate appearances for Gwinnett this season, but he saw sparse usage in his prior two stints with the big club in 2024. He'll likely be utilized mainly as a pinch runner or late-inning defensive replacement during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A Atlanta recalled White from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact The 30-year-old outfielder is one of two September call-ups for Atlanta, joining right-handed reliever John Brebbia. White has gotten on base at a .388 clip while popping eight home runs and going 24-for-26 on stolen-base attempts across 340 plate appearances for Gwinnett this season, but he saw sparse usage in his prior two stints with the big club in 2024. He'll likely be utilized mainly as a pinch runner or late-inning defensive replacement during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves option Eli White as they bring back Michael Harris II SAN FRANCISCO — Both Adam Duvall and Ramón Laureano are safe.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • AJC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned White to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact White is the corresponding transaction for the return of Michael Harris (hamstring) to the active roster. He has a .783 OPS in 15 games for Atlanta this season.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled White from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact White is absorbing the roster spot vacated by Eddie Rosario, who has been designated for assignment. He will back up at all three outfield positions.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury

The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield

JULY 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back to Gwinnett Atlanta optioned White to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact After being called up from Gwinnett on July 5, White started in each of Atlanta's ensuing three games, but he quickly fell out of favor and logged just two plate appearances in total over the subsequent two weeks. White will head back to Gwinnett to pick up regular at-bats and will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to veteran Whit Merrifield, who signed a one-year deal with Atlanta on Monday and could push for playing time at second base or in the corner outfield.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to bench role White is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact After making three starts in the outfield last weekend versus the Phillies while Atlanta played without Ramon Laureano (oblique), White has moved back to the bench, even though Laureano was placed on the injured list Wednesday. Rather than White, Atlanta has turned to Eddie Rosario to fill the opening in the outfield, as Rosario will get his seventh consecutive start Sunday. The right-handed-hitting White could still be a candidate to replace the lefty-hitting Rosario in the lineup against left-handed pitching, at least until Laureano returns from the IL.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first home run White went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Impact White took Tyler Phillips deep in the sixth inning for his first big-league homer since June 12, 2022, when he played for the Rangers. White picked up his first two hits of the season in just his third start. His recent tick in playing time may not last long, as Ramon Laureano (oblique) is expected to return soon. 

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting third straight start White will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact White will pick up his third straight start in left field, but his run of regular playing time could come to an end as soon as corner outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) is cleared to return from the injury that has kept him out of the lineup since June 26. After getting called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, White has gone 0-for-7 with three strikeouts between Atlanta's first two games of the weekend.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Atlanta selected White's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact White, 30, has slashed .294/.402/.462 with seven home runs and 18 stolen bases over 53 contests with Gwinnett this season. He can play all three outfield positions and could see some starts as Atlanta seeks solutions for its banged-up outfield.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors camp Atlanta reassigned White to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact He was sent to minor-league camp Monday along with Luke Williams, Andrew Velazquez and David Fletcher, with their demotions suggesting that Forrest Wall has won the final available bench spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. White slashed .344/.488/.438 with four stolen bases over 17 Grapefruit League games.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with Atlanta Atlanta re-signed White (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact White lost his spot on Atlanta's 40-man roster and was released last weekend, after he suffered a season-ending left shoulder injury earlier this month. By re-signing with Atlanta, White will have access to the organization's facilities and doctors while he completes his rehab for the shoulder injury. He'll likely revert to Triple-A Gwinnett's full-season injured list.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Atlanta White (arm) was released by Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact White made a minimal impact in six big-league games back in April and spent most of the year with Triple-A Gwinnett, hitting .254/.363/.450 with nine homers and 14 steals in 43 games. He was recently shut down for the season with an arm injury and will now have to go through rehab as a free agent. It's unlikely a team will pick him up until the offseason given his injury situation.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves release outfielder Eli White as 40-man move for Allan Winans White entered spring training with a lot of promise. He’s an athletic outfielder with tools. He has potential.

JULY 22, 2023 • AJC.COM

Shut down for season Triple-A Gwinnett placed White on its full-season injured list Friday due to an unspecified issue.

Impact Though Atlanta hasn't provided an explanation for why White has been shut down for the season, Garrett Spain of BatteryPower.com notes that the 29-year-old exited Gwinnett's July 6 game after landing awkwardly on his left arm while attempting to make a diving catch in the outfield. White retains a spot on Atlanta's 40-man roster, but he could be recalled from Gwinnett and transferred to the big club's 60-day injured list when room is needed on the roster for another player.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned White was activated from the paternity leave list and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Friday.

Impact White was initially promoted to replace Michael Harris when he went on the injured list, but now that Harris is back the outfielder will head back to Gwinnett. He'll get another opportunity eventually.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on paternity leave White was placed on the paternity leave list by Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact White can miss up to three games. Nick Solak is up as a replacement.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE