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 ...

Forrest Whitley was once hailed as the crown jewel of the Houston Astros' farm system. As a former first-round pick, he was seen as the future ace of the Astros’ rotation, with all the potential ...

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 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 ...

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.

HOUSTON (AP) — 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.

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.

Forrest Whitley never established himself as reliable part of the Houston Astros ' pitching staff. Houston's former top prospect will now look to become a Major League mainstay with a different ...