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Where Forrest Whitley ranks among Houston Astros' most disappointing No. 1 minor league prospects

If Forrest Whitley's time in the Houston Astros organization is done - the team designated him for assignment Sunday, giving it seven days to trade him or place him on waivers - his nine-year tenure will be one of lost promise.

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Astros manager explains disappointing end to Forrest Whitley experiment

Nearly a decade after it began, the Forrest Whitley experiment in Houston now appears over. Whitley, a first-round pick by the Astros in 2017 and the team's top prospect from 2018-21, was designated for assignment on Sunday. Houston will now either trade Whitley, place him on waivers, or release him outright.

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Astros designate Forrest Whitley, a former top pitching prospect in baseball

The Houston Astros designated right-hander Forrest Whitley for assignment on Sunday, putting their tumultuous, nine-year partnership with the pitcher in peril. Once touted as the top starting pitching prospect in baseball,

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Astros Turn Heads After Cutting Ties With Former Top Prospect

The Astros notably selected Whitley over Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith.

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Astros Skipper Believes Forrest Whitley Can Become a 'Weapon' Despite His DFA

At one point in time, Whitley was deemed a "can't miss" prospect, sitting No. 1 in the Astros' pipeline for multiple consecutive years with the mantra of future ace attached to him.

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Astros DFA former No. 1 prospect

The Houston Astros are designating one of their most promising pitchers for assignment. Forrest Whitley was a top prospect ...

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