YUP, THE YANKEES OFFICIALLY SNAGGED OWEN WHITE

The Yankees are back at it, wheeling and dealing with their 40-man roster like a game of musical chairs. This time, they’ve claimed right-hander Owen White off waivers from the Reds, which means RHP Allan Winans is the odd man out, designated for assignment just weeks after they were excited to bring him in. Tough business.

White, 25, was once a highly regarded prospect with a legit five-pitch mix—exactly the kind of project the Yankees love to tinker with. Drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft, he climbed the ranks with plenty of promise before making his MLB debut in 2023.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: his major league stats are brutal. A 16.71 ERA over seven innings? Yikes. But that’s such a small sample size, you can’t take it too seriously. His 5.64 ERA in 99 Triple-A innings last year isn’t exactly inspiring either, but hey, that’s why he was on waivers in the first place.

The Yankees, however, see potential. They’ve got time, resources, and a track record of turning projects into weapons. Reports say they’re fired up about White, but let’s be honest—they were pretty jazzed about Winans too, and now he’s out the door. That’s the game. One day you’re the next big thing, the next day you’re looking for a new team. 

Now it’s White’s turn to step up. Let’s see if he sticks.