Forrest Whitley's long-awaited Astros arrival is here

Astros Forrest Whitley's long-awaited Astros arrival is here He was fresh out of high school when the Astros drafted him with the 17th pick in 2016. Now, eight years later, Forrest Whitley is on the big league roster. Credit: AP Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley throws during the first inning of a spring training game against the Marlins on Feb. 27, 2023. Author: Cory McCord (KHOU) Published: 5:30 PM CDT April 16, 2024 Updated: 5:32 PM CDT April 16, 2024 HOUSTON — It's been a long wait, but Forrest Whitley has worked his way up to the major leagues. Whitley was a first-round pick by the Houston Astros in 2016. He was taken 17th overall as an 18-year-old high school pitcher out of San Antonio.