3 articles
HOU • Pitcher
5 months ago
It’s likely the closing paragraph on a long-winding saga that saw Whitley rise to consensus top pitching prospect before battling injuries for years and eventually settling in as a middle reliever at the highest level. The 27-year-old right-hander will be viewed as a disappointment for fantasy purposes considering the lofty expectations his minor league ascent generated. There’s still time for him to write a sequel in another organization, if there’s a club out there willing to give him a shot as a reclamation project.
HOU • Pitcher
7 months ago
Whitley made just one relief appearance for the Astros over the past week before landing back on the shelf with another knee injury. The 27-year-old former top prospect has been battling knee issues since spring training. No word yet on how much time he’s going to miss. He’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes at this juncture.
HOU • Pitcher
7 months ago
Whitley is a long ways removed from being one of the most exciting pitching prospects in baseball, but he’s still in a position to help Houston’s injury-depleted pitching mix. The 27-year-old missed the first three-plus weeks of the season recovering from a left knee issue. He’ll be available out of the bullpen for Saturday’s battle against the Padres out in San Diego.