Texas native Whitley was a non-roster invitee to the Astros‘ Spring Training this season, making his long-awaited debut. The 21-year-old didn’t waste any time proving that he was more than capable of the task ahead. He is the Astros’ #2 prospect and the top pitching prospect in all of Major League Baseball.
The Astros were rumored to be in trade talks with several teams this offseason for that big bat or top pitcher. But GM Jeff Luhnow repeatedly iterated that Forrest Whitley will not be a part of any transaction, he was one of Houston’s untouchable prospects.