Forrest Whitley Stats

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 9 months 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 9 months ago

The Houston Astros received more bad news on the pitching front after Forrest Whitley recently came down with arm soreness. The Astros' top pitching prospect was expected to get a longer look this spring after an injury to Framber Valdez but this unfortunate turn of events could put Whitley's availability in question for opening day. Injuries are not new for the young hurler. He has never thrown 100 innings in a season during his five-year career and has managed only 86 innings since 2018 due to visits to the trainer's table and the pandemic. Despite the injuries, Whitley has top-of-the-rotation stuff and enters 2021 ranked by Rotoballer as the 25th-best dynasty pitcher.

over 9 months ago