If Forrest Whitley wants to step up as one of the Astros’ starters this year, his time has finally come. On Tuesday Framber Valdez suffered an injury and hours later, on Wednesday, he was diagnosed with a fractured left ring finger that will probably keep him out of action for several weeks.
According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the injury is said to be serious...
Valdez finger injury is said to be serious and expected extend to keep him out quite awhile. Tough blow for Astros. https://t.co/Kuv2MSuxPi
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 3, 2021
This loss will test the Astros’ pitching depth.