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The Houston Astros and their fans have been waiting for the breakout of Forrest Whitley. The long-time star prospect was expected to be the next ace of this franchise when he was coming up the ranks.

Forrest Whitley News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Astros activate Forrest Whitley from IL

The Astros announced earlier today that they’ve activated right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list. Righty Nick Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Astros pitcher changes number to honor 2-time Cy Young winner

Houston Astros reliever Forrest Whitley had a late start to the year, but he is paying homage to an all-time great by changing his jersey number. Whitley wants to honor back-to-back Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum by wearing his number on his back, per Chandler Rome.

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Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Back in Majors, His Moment to Finally Shine?

The Houston Astros have made a significant roster move on Saturday afternoon involving a name fans have become extremely familiar with over the years. As first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the team has activated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley from the injured list and in a corresponding move optioned Nick Hernandez to Triple-A.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 15

Astros Bullpen Reinforcements Closing in on Return to Major Leagues

The Houston Astros are looking forward to getting three potential options in their bullpen back in the coming weeks. Per The Athletic, the first to return could be Forrest Whitley, the former first-round pick who has endured injuries to become a solid bullpen option in the last year.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

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Houston Astros Former Top Prospect on Verge of Making First Opening Day Roster

In 2019, Houston Astros prospect Forrest Whitley earned a prominent spot on the MLB.com top 100 prospects list, checking in at No. 6. Among the players ahead of him that year were Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 27

Forrest Whitley: Dare to Dream

With no options remaining, it’s now or never for Whitley With the 17th overall pick in t he 2016 draft, the Houston Astros selected monstrous 6’7 right handed high school Starting Pitcher - Forrest Whitley.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 21

Forrest Whitley’s Last Chance With The Astros Is Perhaps His Best Chance

We’re already incredibly familiar with Forrest Whitley’s career arc. Once considered the best pitching prospect in baseball, Whitley’s stock has fallen significantly through the years due to a combination of suboptimal performance, injuries, occasional poor conditioning, and a drug-related suspension in 2018.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19

Could This Finally Be When Houston Astros Former Top Prospect Breaks Through?

Spring Training is around the corner, so it becomes compulsory to talk about Forrest Whitley and his potential role with the Houston Astros. The long, winding journey the former top prospect has had during his professional career has been well documented.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 23

Next Year Is Now or Never for Former Houston Astros Top Prospect

Forrest Whitley has been a player that is one of the greatest "what-ifs" for Houston Astros fans ever since they took him 17th overall in the 2016 MLB draft.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 3

Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Looked the Part in Second MLB Appearance

For contending teams around the league, the September call-up period is a bit different as they are looking to take advantage of the expanded rosters by adding more potential contributors to the mix, something the Houston Astros did on Sept.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 1

Houston Astros Give Long-Time Prospect Another Shot As September Call-Up

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 31

Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Predicted To Be Promoted During September Call-Ups

The Houston Astros will call up two players on September 1, giving them some added depth as they head into the postseason. With a clear need for help on the mound to keep their banged-up rotation and bullpen healthy, the Astros would be wise to bring a player up who could help them eat innings.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 24

Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Dominating Hitters at Sugar Land

Pitcher Forrest Whitley’s history with the Houston Astros has been long and relatively fruitless. That may finally be changing. The 26-year-old right-hander, at one time a pitcher the Astros hoped would anchor their rotation, has played nearly the entire season with Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 5

Houston Astros Former Top Prospect Playing His Way into Call Up Consideration

Houston Astros fans have been waiting for one of their former top prospects to finally become a contributor for them at the Major League level. After getting taken with the 17th overall pick in 2016, Forrest Whitley was immediately considered a Top 5 prospect and was ranked No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 20

Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Beginning Journey Back to Majors Again

It's hard to reach Major League Baseball no matter how highly touted a player might be, something one of the Houston Astros former top prospect knows all about.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4

Houston Astros Receive a Flurry of Injury Updates

The Houston Astros announced injury updates to three players on Monday, two of whom are on the 40-man roster. The team has been dealing with injuries to the starting rotation all season, so any pitching update is important.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16, 2024

Astros promote former first-round pick who had long journey through minors

The Astros are recalling former top prospect Forrest Whitley for his first MLB promotion after a long and challenging journey through the minors.

Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / March 19, 2024

How Former Astros Top Prospect Forrest Whitley Can Finally Breakout in 2024

When Forrest Whitley was drafted 17th overall in the 2016 MLB draft, he was widely considered a highly developed prospect and future top-of-the-rotation arm in the making.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / December 10, 2022

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