Report: Houston Astros Prospect Whitley Scratched With Shoulder Discomfort

Former top prospect Forrest Whitley battles another road block in his return from Tommy John surgery.

Forrest Whitley can't seem to catch a break. Returning from Tommy John surgery, the Houston Astros pitching prospect has seen ups and downs for Triple-A Sugar Land, but right shoulder discomfort was the latest bump in the road.

Whitley was scratched from his Thursday start, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. The right-hander faced shoulder inflammation that ended his July 10 start early, leaving a 25-day gap between his second start in Sugar Land and his next.

On the season, Whitley has pitched 33 innings across 10 appearances, eight being starts, to a 7.09 ERA with the Space Cowboys. The righty has struck out 36 batters to his 25 walks, yielding two home runs. 

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