Blue Jays’ White (shoulder) ready to throw in game environment

Baseball
Published 20.03.2023
Blue Jays’ White (shoulder) ready to throw in game environment

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White is scheduled to pitch in a sport surroundings this week after coming into camp with a proper shoulder impingement, the workforce mentioned Sunday.

White might pitch in a simulated sport or a spring-training outing.

White was anticipated to battle Yusei Kikuchi for the No. 5 spot within the beginning rotation at spring coaching, however the damage prevented has prevented that competitors from taking place.

The Blue Jays might use White in a protracted aid position as he has alternated between the beginning rotation and bullpen throughout his major-league profession.

Acquired in a commerce deadline cope with the Los Angeles Dodgers final yr, White was a mixed 1-7 with a 5.45 ERA in 25 appearances (18 begins) final yr.

Meanwhile, prime prospect left-hander Ricky Tiedemann (shoulder) reported no issues after a aspect session on Saturday. He’ll throw one other bullpen within the close to future.

The Blue Jays return to spring-training motion on Monday at 1:05 p.m. ET / 10:05 a.m. PT in opposition to the Detroit Tigers. Watch the sport on Sportsnet or Sportsnet NOW.