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, 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...