Forrest Whitley

Forrest Whitley to undergo Tommy John surgery

Astros manager Dusty Baker says pitching prospect Forrest Whitley will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

As expected. Whitley dealt with arm soreness at the start of spring training, which ultimately led to today's announcement. It's another brutal blow for a player who was once considered the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball. Whitley won't pitch at any level until midway through the 2022 campaign. He can be dropped outside of the deepest of dynasty leagues.