White returns to Astros with stronger mindset

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DETROIT — Tyler White, the biggest feel-good story during the first week of the season, is back for a second shot with the Astros.

The Astros called up the right-handed-hitting first baseman Friday, when infielder Luis Valbuena was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. White was in the lineup at designated hitter Friday and figures to get at-bats against lefties at DH and first base.

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“It’s unfortunate for Luis,” White said. “Hopefully he has a great recovery. It’s an opportunity, and I’m just looking to take advantage of it. I think mentally was where I needed to improve, and I think down there I really worked on mentally getting to where I was, being the player I was mentally before. That’s where I had lost. I feel good right now. …

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