Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made sure to point out how "electric" right-hander Mitch White looked in his first bullpen session this spring, where he was sitting at around 94-95 mph with his fastball. Along with Bowden Francis, White is a leading candidate for the fifth starting rotation spot to open the 2024 season. He's been less successful in the big leagues, but he ended the season well at Triple-A Buffalo and is out of minor-league options. If he doesn't win a starting spot, he'll be a leading candidate to break camp in a long-relief role. The 29-year-old has had an ERA over 7.00 in his short time with the Blue Jays since 2022, but he could be in play in AL-only leagues if he shows improvement this year and manages to win the No. 5 starting role.

Both Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Mitch White and Bowden Francis are being built up as starters in spring training. Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is also coming to camp as a starter, but he needs more time to get extended after not pitching at all in affiliated ball in 2023. The 29-year-old White could have an edge on the team's final roster spot in either a starting or relief role, but a spot in the bullpen is more likely. The main reason that White could break camp with the team this spring is that he's out of minor-league options. Most likely, he'll be a swing man in 2024. Francis, 27, has been mostly a starter in the minors, but all 21 of his big-league outings have come out of the bullpen. He's been great in 37 MLB relief innings, too, posting a 1.70 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, so he could become an intriguing AL-only streamer if he's making starts for Toronto in 2024.

The Toronto Star's Gregor Chisholm projects that right-hander Mitch White will break camp with the last spot in the bullpen to start the 2024 regular season. White is out of minor-league options and can't be sent down without having to clear waivers. Right-hander Jordan Romano is the clear closing option, while Chad Green, Tim Mayza, Erik Swanson, Yimi Garcia, Genesis Cabrera and Trevor Richards should also have spots in the Opening Day bullpen in Toronto. White may open the year on the big-league roster, but he's going to need to pitch better to stay there once the season kicks off. The 29-year-old had a career-worst 7.11 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with seven walks and 13 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings over 10 appearances in relief in the majors in 2023. He's off the fantasy radar.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White (elbow) felt good after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday. This is the first update on the 28-year-old since he was shut down late in spring with right elbow inflammation. White has dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries in 2023, so it remains to be seen when he may be fully ramped up to join the team. It will also remain to be seen what his role will be with the Blue Jays once he does rejoin them. White compiled a 5.45 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 17.7% strikeout rate in 25 appearances (18 starts) in 2022 with the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White (shoulder) is set to throw live batting practice on Friday. He recently threw a 43-pitch bullpen and may even throw a few innings in spring training if all goes according to plan. White suffered a shoulder impingement over the offseason and is slowly ramping things up to become a full-time starter. The 28-year-old made 10 starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers and twirled a 3.95 FIP with 47 strikeouts. He was then sent to the Blue Jays in a four-player deal, where he spent the remainder of the season. He made eight starts and had a disastrous finish to his 2022 campaign with a 7.74 ERA. The Dodgers are known for their pitching development, and the Blue Jays can only hope that White finds similar success as a starter in the upcoming season.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White has been recalled to make the start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The 27-year-old holds a 5.05 ERA, 1.41 WHIP. and 71/30 K/BB ratio through 16 starts this season. He looked solid during a spot start last week, so it appears the team wants to give him another shot. However, manager John Schneider hinted that the team might go to the bullpen early in this one. That being said, it's tough to call White a possible streaming option for Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Mitch White has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, according to an announcement from the club. Assuming the bad weather holds off, he'll start against Minnesota on Saturday. White was acquired from Los Angeles at the trade deadline after throwing 11.2 scoreless innings for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, and he has also looked solid through 15 outings in the majors. White reported to the Blue Jays' Triple-A club in Buffalo but didn't appear in a game, so Saturday's start represents his debut in the Jays organization.

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-handed starting pitcher Mitch White to Triple-A on Wednesday. White was optioned to the minors along with left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger as the Dodgers needed to make room on the active roster for starter Andrew Heaney, who was activated from the injured list, and right-hander Jake Reed, who was recalled. White has made 15 appearances this season, including 10 starts. He's been a quality option for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers, pitching to a 3.70 ERA, a 3.96 FIP, 47 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 56 innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Mitch White gave up plenty of hits to the Washington Nationals Tuesday, but those nine base knocks only resulted in two runs over six innings. White struck out four and did not walk a batter, leaving the game in position for a win before a late bullpen implosion. White has been solid across 10 starts and 15 appearances this season, with a 3.70 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 47 strikeouts in 56 innings. He's a very solid streamer with big upside for wins on a strong team, and he may work his way up the rankings heading into the 2023 fantasy season.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Mitch White will be the team's starting pitcher for its first game out of the All-Star break. He'll take the mound against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The team has yet to announce how its rotation will line up for the remainder of the four-game series. White has made 13 appearances and eight starts so far this year. He struggled immensely in his last start, which came on July 12 against the St. Louis Cardinals. He surrendered 10 hits and six earned runs over five innings in the outing. Over 45 innings on the year, the 27-year-old has a 4.20 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Mitch White took the mound against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night and led the club to a 2-1 victory by allowing just one hit in 5 2/3 innings. He did walk four batters, along with his six strikeouts. An elevated pitch count kept White from going deeper into the game, but this performance should put him on the fantasy radar for deeper leagues. He now has a 3.38 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 40 innings this season, including seven starts, and is well worth a look in favorable matchups.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mitch White will get the ball for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to manager Dave Roberts. White will make his fourth straight start as the Dodgers continue to navigate the myriad of issues with the rotation. The 26-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City after placing outfielder AJ Pollock on the 10-day injured list. The right-hander should be treated as a risky play, as he has only pitched beyond the fifth inning in one outing. White is 1-2 with a 3.49 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 41 K across 38 2/3 innings pitched this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mitch White got his third straight start on Sunday and suffered his second loss of the year. White went 3 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, three runs, two walks and struck out six on the evening. The Dodgers have been going with White as an opener over his last three starts, but that's mainly due to having starting pitchers, Clayton Kershaw (forearm), Trevor Bauer (administrative leave), Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) and Danny Duffy (elbow) all on the injured list. White is now 1-2 with a 3.49 ERA in 18 games (three starts). He's currently lined up to face the San Francisco Giants and can be avoided in all formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mitch White tossed four innings as the Dodgers opener on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to make the start and allowed three hits, two runs, three walks and struck out four. White has now started two games as an opener, but has mainly worked out of the bullpen. White has been shuttled between Triple-A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers this season and can be avoided in all formats. He is now 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 28 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White made his first career start as an opener in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers needed all they could get from the right-hander with the bullpen being heavily worked on Friday. White came through and tossed 3 2/3 innings. White allowed two hits, two runs, one walk and struck out five on the night. With the news earlier in the day that starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, there could be a chance that White can remain either in the rotation or as an opener moving forward. White has now appeared in 15 games and has a respectable 3.75 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 24 innings. White can remain on the waiver wire for now.