Alex White yielded two runs and seven hits over four innings Thursday in his start against the Nationals. White got seven groundouts, which is pretty good, and he didn't walk anyone. He's probably ahead of John Ely on the rotation depth chart now, though he still needs a Jordan Lyles demotion or an Erik Bedard setback to open up a spot.

Alex White surrendered four runs in 2 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Mets. White failed to capitalize on Jordan Lyles' latest stinker, and he now has an 8.53 ERA in three appearances. Since he has options left, the Astros could choose to send him down to Triple-A at the end of the month.

Alex White got the start for the Astros on Wednesday and pitched two scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. White's rotation chances took a hit after the Astros added Philip Humber and Erik Bedard over the winter, but he's still a candidate to make the team. He does have options left, so Triple-A is also a possibility.

Astros acquired RHP Alex White from the Rockies in the Wilton Lopez deal. White has put up an ugly 6.03 ERA over his first 149 1/3 major league innings, but he's just 24 and was a top-50 prospect in baseball not long ago. The Astros are hoping he can turn things around outside of the thin Denver air. He's been used both as a starter and reliever in his career, but the Astros figure to give him a shot to start.

Alex White has been moved to the Rockies' bullpen. He's being demoted to accommodate Jorge De La Rosa's return to the rotation. White had been pitching pretty well since the beginning of August, posting a 3.51 ERA over 10 starts, though he also put up an ugly 25/24 K/BB ratio over that stretch.

Alex White last just four innings but pitched well against the Giants, limiting them to just one run on six innings in the 6-5 win. He struck out a pair and didn't walk anyone, even adding a solo homer at the dish. A Hunter Pence solo blast represented the only blemish on his line. He failed to qualify for his third win of the season, as he had already reached the Rockies' designated 75-pitch limit. White will take a 5.18 ERA and 1.61 WHIP into San Diego this weekend.

Alex White pitched four innings of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Braves, allowing one unearned run on two hits and four walks. White failed to notch a strikeout in falling to 2-8. As per usual, he was yanked after throwing just 71 pitches. White is completely off the fantasy radar - both this year and next - until the Rockies alter their absurd four-man rotation "strategy."

Alex White was unimpressive in Friday's loss to the Padres, allowing three runs on four hits over 3 2/3 innings of work. White walked three and struck out two in the abbreviated outing. Carlos Quentin opened the scoring with a solo homer as part of a two-run second inning, and the Padres tacked on another run on an RBI groundout in the third. White has struggled to get anything going this season, compiling a miserable 2-7 record, 5.58 ERA and 55/39 K/BB ratio over 80 2/3 innings. He'll look for better results when he does battle against the Braves in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Alex White yielded one run over four innings Monday in a no-decision against the Mets. White gave up three hits while striking out four and walking two. The only run scored on an RBI single by Daniel Murphy in the bottom of the first inning. He was pulled after throwing just 83 pitches. The 23-year-old right-hander has logged just four innings in each of his last four starts due to the Rockies' pitch-count philosophy and remains nothing more than a low-end option in NL-only leagues as a result.

Alex White allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings of Sunday's loss to the Giants. White was pulled after running up against the Rockies' odious pitch limit. He struck out three and walked two. White hasn't turned in a quality start in three outings since rejoining the Rox rotation on August 2, but has allowed only five runs in 13 1/3 innings. He's worth a look if you're absolutely desperate for pitching help in a deeper NL-only league.