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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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

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!

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

Astros place 3rd baseman Paredes on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Promoted Sunday The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was demoted to Sugar land July 10 but will rejoin Houston on Sunday with Isaac Paredes (hamstring) hitting the injured list. Whitcomb has gone 1-for-19 in 12 big-league games this season but has been productive at Triple-A with 19 homers, eight steals and a .913 OPS in 287 plate appearances.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact Whitcomb was called up on but received only two starts and 10 plate appearances during this stint with the big club. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Christian Walker's return from the paternity list.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 15 MLB Prospect Watch: Francisco Alvarez, Shay Whitcomb Lead Infielders This Week 15 fantasy baseball prospect watch highlights emerging catchers and infielders making a push for MLB roles, including Francisco Al...

JULY 3, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Pops first career homer Whitcomb went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rockies.

Impact Whitcomb was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, after Jeremy Pena (rib) was placed on the injured list. Whitcomb was in the lineup Wednesday as the designated hitter while slotting into the eighth spot in the lineup. He took advantage of the opportunity by slugging his first career home run in the second inning. Whitcomb looks to be in a reserve role, but he could continue to get sporadic looks at a combination of shortstop and designated hitter.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve, Astros pile up hits in victory over Rockies Jose Altuve had two singles to pass Jeff Bagwell for second on Houston’s career hit list, Shay Whitcomb hit his first major league home run...

JULY 3, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Altuve's go-ahead single helps Astros beat Rockies, moves him into 2nd on team career hits list

Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning to move into second place on Houston’s career hits list and the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Has Setback in Recovery From Broken Hand

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will be shut down.

JULY 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Has Setback in Recovery From Broken Hand

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Jeremy Pena (rib). Whitcomb is hitless in nine at-bats with the Astros this season but has put up a .942 OPS with 19 home runs in 264 plate appearances with Sugar Land. The 26-year-old could be mixed in at a few positions in Houston.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE