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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

Expected to join active roster The Astros are expected to recall Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Whitcomb is slated to fill Jeremy Pena's (rib) spot on the 26-man roster after Pena was placed on the injured list. Whitcomb is hitless in nine at-bats with the Astros this season, but he owns a .942 OPS with 19 homers in 264 plate appearances with Sugar Land. He's played every position except catcher, pitcher and center field this season, but Whitcomb's easiest path to at-bats will likely come at shortstop or left field.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Whitcomb's most recent stint in the big leagues lasted less than a week and he struck out in both of his plate appearances. He is being cleared from the active roster to make room for the return of Taylor Trammell (calf) from the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Houston The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Four days after being optioned to Triple-A, Whitcomb will rejoin the big-league roster to replace Brendan Rodgers, who landed on the IL with a strained oblique. Whitcomb appeared in four games and went 0-for-7 during his first stint with the Astros this season, and he'll likely remain a bench bat for the big club this time around.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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 ankle

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

JUNE 14, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE