White was granted his unconditional release by the Astros organization Monday, Bryant-Jon Anteola of the Fresno Bee reports.

White has struggled mightily since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2013, and he posted a 5.56 ERA with an ugly 18:17 K:BB in nine appearances this season for Triple-A Fresno. The 26-year-old will hope to catch on with another organization as he looks to regain the form that made him the 15th overall pick in the 2009 amateur draft.

Through six appearances (four starts) for Triple-A Fresno, White is 1-2 with a 5.20 ERA and 10:10 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

You read that correctly. The 2009 first-round pick has as many walks this season as he does strikeouts. White clearly hasn't been the same pitcher since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2013, so don't expect to see him in the majors anytime soon.

White passed through waivers Wednesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno.

White was placed designated for assignment Saturday, then was placed on waivers Tuesday. He has passed through waivers, and now remains further away from the major league bullpen without a 40-man spot.

White, who was designated for assignment over the weekend, has been placed on waivers, the Houston Chronicle reports.

If White isn't claimed by another team, he'll likely be sent to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday. He took a beating in Fresno last season, and then struggled throughout spring training. He hasn't given the Astros much to be excited about since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2013.

White was designated for assignment, the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros have 10 days to trade, release or outright him to the minors. In three spring appearances, White allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and six walks with no strikeouts over four innings. He'll likely begin 2015 with Triple-A Fresno.

White was optioned to Astros' minor league camp on Friday.

In three spring appearances, White allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and six walks with no strikeouts over four innings. He'll likely open 2015 with Triple-A Fresno after struggling at the same level last year, going 3-6 with a 6.50 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 53:31 K:BB ratio over 63.2 innings. The former top prospect hasn't flashed any big league potential since recovering from 2013 Tommy John surgery.

In two Grapefruit League appearances for the Astros this spring, White has allowed six earned runs on six hits and four walks with no strikeouts over two innings.

A candidate for Houston's fifth rotation spot, White has struggled mightily this spring while starters he's competing against - Roberto Hernandez (0.00 ERA), Samuel Deduno (1.80 ERA) and Dan Straily (5.40 ERA) - have pitched much better. With the first wave of Astros' spring cuts expected this weekend, White could be ticketed to open 2015 with Triple-A Fresno.

Astros activated RHP Alex White from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

White is still on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander could be an option for the Astros at some point in June.

Alex White (elbow) showed improved fastball velocity in a simulated game on Tuesday afternoon.

White underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last April. The right-hander could become an option for the Astros at some point in mid-to-late May.

Astros placed RHP Alex White on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, with a right elbow injury.

White needs more time as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's not a given to be added to the big league roster once he's ready physically.

Alex White (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday.

It's a big step in the right direction for White, who is making his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The young right-hander probably won't be available to the Astros until late April or early May. He has a 6.03 ERA in 149 1/3 career major league innings.

While being ready for Opening Day hasn't been ruled out, Alex White (elbow) is just shooting to be ready sometime in April.

Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, White threw to live hitters Monday and will do the same thing again on Friday. He's only thrown fastballs and changeups thus far but he plans to progress to breaking balls next week. "I'm waiting on the velocity, to be honest," White said. "They basically assured me it just kind of comes. We're still at 10 months, and we're looking at April." The Astros could use White some as a reliever in order to limit his workload, but the plan for now is him returning as a starter.

Alex White (elbow) is on track to be healthy at the start of spring training in February.

White missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from Tommy John reconstructive surgery. He is already throwing at the Astros' spring training complex in Florida.

Astros activated RHP Alex White from the 60-day disabled list.

The young right-hander missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. White's availability for the start of 2014 will be determined by his progress this winter. White is a lauded talent and former top prospect, but he owns a career 7.35 ERA and is coming off a career-threatening injury.

Alex White said Tuesday night that the Astros are waiting for an MRI of his right elbow to be examined by Dr. James Andrews.

White was placed on the 60-day disabled list with what was termed as a right elbow strain, but the Astros are preparing themselves for the possibility of Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old could pay a visit to Dr. Andrews later this week.

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow indicated that Alex White (elbow) could require Tommy John surgery.

White showed diminished velocity this spring and has already been placed on the 60-day disabled list. The Astros are still waiting on a second opinion, but it's now looking like White could miss the entire 2013 season. "We'll have a long discussion about the course of action," said Luhnow. "It's a possibility."

Astros placed RHP Alex White on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

White posted a 6.86 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 19 2/3 innings this spring while displaying diminished velocity. He had been in the running for the final spot in Houston's rotation, but the right-hander is now out indefinitely.

Alex White underwent an MRI on his right shoulder Saturday.

Alex White wasn't too sharp Monday against the Nationals, yielding four runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings.

He struck out a pair and allowed a homer to Adam LaRoche. White didn't help his chances of beating Brad Peacock out for the fifth spot in the rotation with this effort, and he now holds a 6.86 ERA and 2.03 WHIP over 19 2/3 Cactus League innings. Peacock has been much better, putting up a 3.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP while striking out a batter per inning. The winner of the spot will be announced soon.

Alex White and Brad Peacock will both have spots on the Astros' Opening Day roster.

One will start and one will serve as a long reliever in the bullpen. A decision on that front should be coming soon.