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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