Forrest Whitley Stats

Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (elbow) should return to game action by June after missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery. Whitley reached Double-A in 2017, a year after graduating high school, and was once the top pitching prospect in the game. But several injuries and command issues have made him more of a forgotten name heading into 2022. Whitley has five pitches that grade as plus or better when they're on, but his command lagged behind the quality of his arsenal before his elbow injury. MLB.com's Jim Callis thinks it's doubtful that he'll surface in the Astros rotation this year, as it usually takes pitchers returning from Tommy John surgery a while to regain their command.

over 9 months ago

Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday. He will miss the entirety of the 2021 MLB season and a good chunk of the 2022 season as well. The former first round pick is the team's top prospect. He's 23 years old and struggled through his last minor league season in 2019. He pitched through several levels in 2019, including Triple-A, and went 3-7 with a 7.99 ERA and 1.726 WHIP. On the bright side, he averaged 13 K/9 over the season. In dynasty leagues, the buy-low window should be wide open for Whitley, just know that it will take a good deal of patience to hold onto him.

over a year ago

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley was recommended for Tommy John surgery by a doctor. Whitley is seeking a second opinion after experiencing arm soreness during a simulated game. The top pitching prospect would have likely made his Major-League debut this season, particularly with the recent injury to Framber Valdez, though it was not to be. Whitley flashed some serious strikeout potential in the minors- but never pitched more than 100 innings in any season so far in his career. The 23-year-old will now likely be unable to pitch until sometime next season, another devastating turn of events for the Astros.

over a year ago