Forrest Whitley

2:28pm: The Astros made it official, announcing Whitley’s recall with Spencer Arrighetti optioned in a corresponding move. Arrighetti’s rotation spot will likely be taken by Justin Verlander, who is expecting to be activated off the injured list shortly. 12:31pm: The Astros are recalling former top prospect Forrest Whitley for his first MLB promotion, reports Michael…

2:28pm: The Astros made it official, announcing Whitley’s recall with Spencer Arrighetti optioned in a corresponding move. Arrighetti’s rotation spot will likely be taken by Justin Verlander, who is expecting to be activated off the injured list shortly. 12:31pm: The Astros are recalling former top prospect Forrest Whitley for his first MLB promotion, reports Michael…

Whitley has faced a litany of injuries since he was drafted in 2016

The Astros are recalling former top prospect Forrest Whitley for his first MLB promotion, reports Michael Schwab of the Juice Box Journal (X link). He’s already on the 40-man roster, so they’ll only need to make a corresponding active roster transaction. Whitley, now 26, took a circuitous route to the majors. He was a first-round pick…

Whitley has faced a litany of injuries since he was drafted in 2016