History of Forrest Whitley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 8, 2025

Forrest Whitley is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. He made his debut in the major leagues in 2024.

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September 15, 1997: Forrest Whitley Born

On September 15, 1997, Charles Forrest Whitley, later known as a professional baseball pitcher, was born.

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July 13, 2016: Assigned to Gulf Coast Astros

On July 13, 2016, after being drafted by the Houston Astros, Forrest Whitley was assigned to the Gulf Coast Astros in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League.

February 21, 2018: Suspended for violating MLB's drug prevention and treatment program

On February 21, 2018, Forrest Whitley was suspended for 50 games due to violating MLB's drug prevention and treatment program.

September 2, 2019: Last Competion before injury

September 2, 2019, was Forrest Whitley's last baseball competition before a serious injury.

2019: Invited to Spring Training

In 2019, the Houston Astros invited Forrest Whitley to spring training, and he started the season with the Round Rock Express.

2020: Added to 40-man Roster

After the 2020 season, the Houston Astros added Forrest Whitley to their 40-man roster.

March 10, 2021: Tommy John Surgery

On March 10, 2021, it was announced that Forrest Whitley would undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the entire 2021 season.

June 16, 2022: Rehabilitation Assignment Begins

On June 16, 2022, Forrest Whitley began a rehabilitation assignment with the Florida Complex League (FCL) Astros, marking his first competition in professional baseball since September 2, 2019.