Athletics call up Tommy White

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read

The name's Tanks, Tommy Tanks 💣 Tommy White got the call from the @Athletics today! https://t.co/lGZG2O1mAJ Via @MLB on X

What happened: The Athletics selected Tommy White and added him to the active roster, the team announced Friday. White reports to a club losing streak that has reached nine games.

Why it matters: Oakland enters the day 36-51 and mired in its longest skid of the season, with the roster move signaling the front office is turning to fresh options. The club is averaging 4.3 runs scored against 5.7 allowed per game this season.

By the numbers: Athletics: 36-51, last five games L-L-L-L-L, nine-game losing streak, 4.3 runs scored and 5.7 allowed per game this season.

What to watch: Watch for White's first appearance with the Athletics as the club looks to snap its nine-game skid.

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