Forrest Whitley struck out the side in his inning for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Whitley got to make his major league debut in April, but it was just one appearance, and soon after returning to Triple-A, he was shut down with a sore elbow, costing him seven weeks. Since returning, he’s been excellent, allowing just one earned run and amassing a 22/6 K/BB in 17 2/3 innings. He could get the call next time the Astros have a need in the pen.