Boston Red Sox acquire outfielder Eli White from Atlanta Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Tyler Uberstein to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Eli White on deadline day. White, 32, has played 69 games this season, hitting.233 with five home runs. Known for his speed and defensive skills, he will serve as a fourth outfielder, providing depth for the Red Sox's roster. The team is coming off a three-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers and will host the Chicago White Sox next for a three-game series, starting Tuesday.
- •Eli White joins the Red Sox after a trade with the Braves.
- •He has a career-high sprint speed, ranking in the 99th percentile.
- •White will primarily act as a backup, giving regulars days off.
- •Boston prepares to face the Chicago White Sox next.
- •The team recently completed a sweep of the Dodgers.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — What are Boston Red Sox Getting in Newly Acquired Outfielder?
"The Red Sox acquired outfielder Eli White in a deadline-day deal with the Atlanta Braves.
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