Forrest Whitley was drafted by the 'Stros in 2015 but has yet to make his debut. Hindered by a suspension and injuries, the 25-year-old, known for his elite pitching says he is ready.

The Astros activated right-hander Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list today, and placed righty Forrest Whitley on the 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) in the corresponding move.

Forrest Whitley, a lifelong fan of Tim Lincecum, changed his uniform number to 55. — Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) April 19, 2025 ...

CLEVELAND – The Houston Astros designated reliever Forrest Whitley for assignment Sunday, potentially ending the former top pitching prospect's tenure in the organization. Whitley, a first-round ...

If Forrest Whitley's time in the Houston Astros organization is done - the team designated him for assignment Sunday, giving it seven days to trade him or place him on waivers - his nine-year ...

Houston Astros activate Forrest Whitley from injured list, option Nick Hernandez to AAA Sugar Land By Matt Kawahara, Staff writer Updated April 19, 2025 4:00 p.m.

The saga of Forrest Whitley and the Houston Astros gets another chapter. As reported by Julia Morales of Space City Home Network, the former top prospect has been activated off the injured list.

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for $100,000 on Friday, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect.

Oddly enough, Whitley has only thrown 7.1 innings in 2025, 3.1 of which came against the Rays across three games. Tampa Bay rocked him in each encounter, accounting for all 10 of his earned runs.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Forrest Whitley (55) reacts after getting Athletics’ Denzel Clarke to ground out to end the top of the eighth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday ...

NEW YORK — The Rays made an interesting addition to their relief corps on Friday, acquiring former first-round pick Forrest Whitley from Houston for cash. Whitley, 27, was designated for ...