Evan White, a former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, was dealt to the Atlanta Braves last week and is already in the minor leagues.
Although this outcome was predicted, it is still disappointing for White that he did not have much of an opportunity to make the major league roster following spring training.
Evan White, a former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, was dealt to the Atlanta Braves last week and is already in the minor leagues.
Although this outcome was predicted, it is still disappointing for White that he did not have much of an opportunity to make the major league roster following spring training.
Evan White, a former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, was dealt to the Atlanta Braves last week and is already in the minor leagues.
Although this outcome was predicted, it is still disappointing for White that he did not have much of an opportunity to make the major league roster following spring training.
Evan White, a former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, was dealt to the Atlanta Braves last week and is already in the minor leagues.
Although this outcome was predicted, it is still disappointing for White that he did not have much of an opportunity to make the major league roster following spring training.
White’s outright victory is not shocking at all; the Braves’ acquisition of him was always a means of financing their trade for Jarred Kelenic, and it was clear that no team would make a claim on White because of the $17MM he still owes from the Mariners on the terms of his previously signed contract extension.
Although White technically has three plus years of service time to reject the assignment, he does not have enough to do so and still keep the remaining portion of his salary (which requires five years). He will undoubtedly accept the assignment as a result, moving to Triple-A Gwinnett to start the 2024 season.
White, a 2017 first-round selection from the University of Kentucky, was anticipated to play a significant role in the Mariners’ rebuild. Before he ever played in a major league game, he inked a $24 million six-year contract. There were three option years in the contract as well.
Although White technically has enough service time (more than three years) to decline the assignment, he does not have enough to do so and still be paid the remaining amount (five years are needed). He will undoubtedly accept the assignment and start the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Gwinnett as a result.
Arriving from the University of Kentucky in the first round in 2017, White was anticipated to play a significant role in the Mariners’ rebuild. Prior to participating in a major league game, he agreed to a $24 million six-year contract. Three option years were also included in the contract.
