Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle
The Houston Astros have placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right ankle3 DAYS AGO
SHAY WHITCOMB
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Sent back to minors Houston optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Whitcomb had been summoned to the big club May 31 and went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and no walks while up in the majors. He'll now return to Sugar Land, where he was a .956 OPS 18 homers, 38 RBI and six steals over 53 games this season. Whitcomb's demotion was part of a series of Astros roster moves Saturday -- Jacob Melton (ankle) landed on the 10-day injured list, both Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme were selected from Triple-A, and Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was transferred to the 60-day IL.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Joins big club The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Impact With Chas McCormick (oblique) moving to the injured list Saturday, the Astros will call up Whitcomb to give the team a bench bat capable of playing nearly every position. The 26-year-old has been in the minors all year, putting together a .275/.357/.599 slash line with 18 home runs, 38 RBI, 37 runs scored and six steals in 53 games.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minors camp The Astros Chandler Rome of The Athletic Whitcomb to minor-league camp Tuesday, mmm reports.
Impact The Astros have an opening at second base with Jose Altuve expected to move to left field, but Whitcomb never seemed to be under any real consideration to start at the keystone. He'll begin the season at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he played every position other than center field, catcher and pitcher last season.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Whitcomb recently had a particularly rough game defensively and is also just 2-for-13 at the dish this month. Zach Dezenzo will absorb his roster spot.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
On bench again Sunday Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Whitcomb finds himself on the bench for the second straight game after he started the previous seven contests. Alex Bregman is at third base again Sunday, while Yainer Diaz is serving as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Getting Saturday off Whitcomb isn't in Housotn's lineup Saturday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Whitcomb has gone 6-for-21 with two RBI through the first seven games of his MLB career, and he'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Alex Bregman starts at the hot corner.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Getting on base Whitcomb went 1-for-2 with two walks Friday against the Orioles.
Impact Whitcomb was originally called up to replace Alex Bregman in the lineup, but his defensive versatility has allowed him to see consistent playing time -- most recently filling in for Yordan Alvarez (neck) on Friday. Whitcomb has now started seven straight games and has gotten on base at a .423 clip while striking out at just a 19.2 percent clip across his first 26 plate appearances in the majors.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup after Alvarez scratch Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup after Alvarez scratch Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Getting night off Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.
Impact Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Getting night off Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.
Impact Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch. Alex Bregman will handle the hot corner Friday while Yordan Alvarez DH's.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Astros Hit Odd Ground Rule Double After Ball Got Wedged in Minute Maid Park Fence Shay Whitcomb hit one of the funkiest ground rule double's you'll ever see.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • SI.COM
On base three times in debut Whitcomb went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Whitcomb didn't feature in Friday's contest after receiving his first career call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land. He only had to wait a day for his debut, and he made the most of it as one of six Astros to log multiple hits. Whitcomb got the start at third base in place of Alex Bregman (elbow), who is considered day-to-day. Whitcomb slashed .293/.378/.530 with 25 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 91 RBI and 73 runs scored over 108 contests with Sugar Land. Assuming he adjusts well to major-league pitching, his defensive versatility should be enough to find a way into the lineup regularly, especially if he can push the struggling Jon Singleton for playing time at first base.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Contract selected ahead of debut The Astros selected Whitcomb's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Whitcomb has slashed .293/.378/.530 slash line in 108 games with Sugar Land this season, popping 25 home runs and stealing 26 bases along the way. He can play all over the infield and has also been used some in the outfield this year. Whitcomb could initially see his reps at third base with Alex Bregman (elbow) banged up, but first base is another option since it's been a weak spot for the Astros.
AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Promotion coming Friday The Astros are expected to select Whitcomb's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact The 25-year-old is one of the Astros' top prospects and has taken a major step forward at Triple-A this season with 25 homers, 26 steals and a .293/.378/.530 slash line in 108 games, which was apparently enough to earn him his first look in the big leagues. Whitcomb has seen most of his playing time at second base, third base and shortstop for Sugar Land, but he's seen action all across the field. Houston's major lineup hole is at first base, so Whitcomb is likely to see plenty of action there in addition to the corner outfield and designated hitter.
AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
