2B,3B - Houston Astros MiLB
- Age 27
- UC San Diego
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Whitcomb has slashed .280/.369/.520 across the past two seasons at Triple-A Sugar Land but owns just a .491 OPS across 78 career major-league plate appearances. He posted a .649 OPS in the Grapefruit League this spring.
Fantasy Impact
The Astros optioned Whitcomb to minor-league camp Friday, though his defensive versatility is expected to keep him in consideration for a big-league return at some point during the season.
The Houston Astros have optioned infielder Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Whitcomb has appeared in 20 games for the Astros, making 32 trips to the plate. He has hit just .125 with a homer in that time, but has hit .275 with 19 home runs and eight stolen bases across 65 games with Sugar Land.
The Astros officially recalled Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Whitcomb joins the Astros for Sunday's series finale in Seattle. He takes the roster spot of Isaac Paredes who was placed on the injured list.
The Astros are recalling Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Whitcomb will join Houston in Seattle for Sunday's series finale. There should be a corresponding move announced before first pitch.
The Astros optioned Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Whitcomb went 1-for-10 since being recalled. Christian Walker was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move.
