Tommy White, a former LSU third baseman, called up by the Oakland Athletics and set to play this week

The Oakland Athletics have called up Tommy White, the former LSU third baseman, and he is expected to play this week, according to a report from Saturday Down South. White’s promotion places him on the active MLB stage with the Athletics, a team that has leaned heavily on evaluating depth and giving younger players real-game experience in the summer grind.

White’s path from college to the majors has been marked by position-specific development at third base. In that role, the core tasks are straightforward but unforgiving: clean footwork on hard-hit grounders, quick reads across the diamond, and enough bat-to-ball consistency to justify regular at-bats in a lineup that can be volatile from day to day.

For the Athletics, a third-base call-up can also have ripple effects. Even when the roster moves are not tied to a specific injury or transaction detail in the report, adding a player with a college pedigree at the hot corner can change how the club manages in-game matchups, defensive innings, and day-to-day lineup flexibility.

The report frames the call-up as an immediate opportunity, with White slated to see action during the current week. That matters because MLB call-ups in July and August tend to come with a narrow window to prove readiness, especially for players whose major-league futures hinge on whether they can translate practice strengths into consistent results against major-league pitching.

Beyond the next few games, White’s bigger test will be how quickly he adjusts to the pace and sequencing of opposing starters and relievers. Third basemen are often judged on both defense and the ability to stay on plan at the plate, so his early MLB at-bats, including how he handles first-pitch decisions and at-bat duration, could shape what role he receives next.

This is a development story more than a headline stat right now. With official confirmation not provided in the available information beyond the report, fans should watch for the Athletics’ official roster updates and the box score evidence for which games White appears in and how manager decisions place him within the lineup and defensive plan.