The Atlanta Braves announced the acquisition of right‑hander Tyler Uberstine from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, a move that bolsters their farm‑system depth as the club fights to maintain its lead in the National League East. In return, the Braves sent veteran infielder Eli White, a Clemson alumnus, to Boston.
White, who has seen limited action this season, batted .233 with a .285 on‑base percentage, five home runs, six doubles and 17 RBIs in 2024. Over his career he has appeared in 105 games in 2023, hitting .234 with 10 homers and 35 RBIs, and he debuted in the majors with the Texas Rangers in 2020 after being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
Clemson's Reach Extends Beyond the Draft
White is the second former Clemson player to change teams at the deadline, following utility man Billy Amick, who was sent to the New York Mets earlier in the week. Amick, a two‑year Tiger who transferred to Tennessee after his sophomore season, was part of a three‑team deal that also involved the Minnesota Twins acquiring reliever A.J. Minter.
Both the Braves and the Red Sox sit in playoff contention. Atlanta entered the deadline with a 67‑45 record, eight games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, while Boston improved to 60‑51 and holds the second wild‑card spot in the American League after closing July with a 21‑4 stretch.
The ripple effect of these moves underscores how college alumni can influence major‑league dynamics even after a few seasons in the big leagues. For the Red Sox, adding White provides a versatile infield option, while the Braves gain a prospect in Uberstine who ranks 11th among Red Sox farm pitchers.
The transaction highlights the interconnected nature of modern baseball, where a single draft pick can travel from Clemson to the Atlantic Coast and back again within a single offseason. Fans of the Tigers will be watching closely to see how these former college teammates perform in their new environments as the season’s final stretch unfolds.