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Optioned back to minors The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Whitcomb homered in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Angels but finds himself back in the minors a day later. The Astros are off Thursday, so they will likely announce a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game in Kansas City.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Wednesday Whitcomb went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

Impact Whitcomb got the start at shortstop to give Jeremy Pena a rest day. Whitcomb had the Astros' lone hit against Angels starter Reid Detmers, a solo shot in the sixth inning. For the season, Whitcomb is batting just .130 with a .558 OPS, two homers, five RBI, two runs scored and a 1:11 BB:K over 24 plate appearances. He is expected to fill a utility role off the bench most of the time during this stint in the majors.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Siri's walk-off single lifts Angels to 3-2 win over Astros in 10 innings

Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Detmers sets tone with 7 scoreless before Siri walks off Astros in 10th ANAHEIM -- Lefty Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for seven innings, and the Angels executed late despite not being able to hold a one-run le...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Shay Whitcomb got ALL of that one and it's 6-0 Korea!

Shay Whitcomb got ALL of that one and it's 6-0 Korea!

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Back with Astros The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Nick Allen (hamstring), who has landed on the 10-day injured list. Whitcomb is capable of handling every position other than center field and catcher, but he hardly played during his last stint with the big club and there's no indication things will be different this time around.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Impact Whitcomb got just four plate appearances after getting recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on May 6. He was able to get a RBI single as his lone hit May 8. In a corresponding move Tuesday, Jake Meyers (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to majors Whitcomb was recalled to the majors on Wednesday.

Impact In response to Carlos Correa (ankle) being placed on the 10-day IL, Whitcomb will join Houston for their series finale against the Dodgers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will rejoin Houston after being demoted Monday.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Astros catcher Yainer Diaz sidelined by oblique injury, headed to the IL

Houston catcher Yainer Diaz will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of Monday’s game against the Los...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Sent to minors Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros needed to promote a catcher ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers after Yainer Diaz (abdomen) was a late scratch, and Whitcomb will end up being the roster casualty. Whitcomb has struggled to a .077 average with one home run, three RBI and one run scored through 10 games this season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals slug 3 homers to beat the Astros 7-5 and extend winning streak to 4 games

Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer and José Fermín and Alec Burleson added solo shots to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros Saturday night

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Enters Saturday's lineup Whitcomb is starting at third base in Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Whitcomb wasn't in the original lineup and the Astros never announced a change. However, he took the field with the rest of Houston's starters and is manning third base while hitting ninth. Nick Allen (undisclosed) was removed from the lineup.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Astros put All-Star SS Jeremy Peña and RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL as injury woes continue

As a 1-8 road trip for the Houston Astros nears its conclusion, manager Joe Espada thrice said he was “doing well” despite having every reason not to be feeling so optimistic

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Whitcomb was up briefly with the big club earlier this season, going 0-for-2 with a walk. The 27-year-old has a .255/.286/.489 batting line with three home runs and four stolen bases in his first 12 contests with Sugar Land this season. Whitcomb is capable of handling most positions but is unlikely to find steady playing time with the Astros.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Whitcomb was up with the big club during its weekend series versus the Athletics while Isaac Paredes was away on the bereavement list. With Paredes returned to the active roster, Whitcomb will head back to Sugar Land.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Friday The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old will join the Astros ahead of Friday's series opener against the A's with Isaac Paredes being placed on the bereavement list. Given Houston's glut of infielders, Whitcomb is likely to fill a reserve role while up with the big club.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Astros optioned Whitcomb to minor-league camp Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitcomb has slashed .280/.369/.520 over the past two seasons at Triple-A Sugar Land but owns just a .491 OPS in 78 career plate appearances in the majors. He'll officially return to the minors to begin 2026 after posting a .649 OPS in the Grapefruit League, but his extreme defensive versatility will keep the door open for a return to the bigs sometime this year.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Australia vs. Czechia Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Australia vs. Czechia Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

MARCH 6 • FOX SPORTS

Czechia vs. Republic of Korea Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Czechia vs. Republic of Korea Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Whitcomb Goes YARD Again 💪

Whitcomb Goes YARD Again 💪

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Republic of Korea’s Shay Whitcomb hits two-run homer for his second of game, extending lead over Czechia

Republic of Korea’s Shay Whitcomb hits two-run homer for his second of game, extending lead over Czechia

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Republic of Korea’s Shay Whitcomb hits homer, extending lead over Czechia

Republic of Korea’s Shay Whitcomb hits homer, extending lead over Czechia

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

How Shay Whitcomb is eligible to play for Korea in World Baseball Classic | Sporting News The Astros utility guy is in the WBC.

MARCH 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heading back to Triple-A Houston optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact The Astros made a flurry of acquisitions ahead of Thursday's trade deadline that led to Whitcomb losing his spot on the 26-man active roster. The 26-year-old infielder is closing in on his third season in a row with 20-plus homers and double-digit steals at the Triple-A level, but he has a career .178 average and .231 on-base percentage in 78 plate appearances in the big leagues.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Triple-A Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact The Astros made a flurry of acquisitions on deadline day that led to Whitcomb losing his spot on the active roster. The 26-year-old infielder is closing in on his third season in a row with 20-plus homers and double-digit steals at Triple-A, but he has a career .178 average and .231 OBP in 78 plate appearances in the big leagues.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE