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Shay Whitcomb

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Preseason
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MIA
Sat, Mar 15
W 6-4
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NYM
Sun, Mar 16
W 5-0
vs
WAS
Tue, Mar 18
L 4-3
vs
NYM
Wed, Mar 19
L 8-2
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MIA
Thu, Mar 20
W 11-0
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STL
Fri, Mar 21
W 5-3
vs
MIA
Sat, Mar 22
6:05 pm
@
WAS
Sun, Mar 23
12:05 pm
Regular season
vs
NYM
Thu, Mar 27
4:10 pm
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Player Outlook
Shay Whitcomb put up impressive numbers while repeating Triple-A as an older player, but what he did as a 24-year-old at Triple-A in 2023 is probably more instructive for how he'll do against big-league pitching. He slashed .224/.281/.434 with 23 home runs, 12 steals and a 31.1 percent strikeout rate in 87 games at Triple-A in 2023 and followed that up with a .293/.378/.530 slash line, 25 home runs, 26 steals and a 19.8 percent strikeout rate in 108 games at Triple-A in 2024. Whitcomb has above-average power and average speed on the bases, so there's fantasy potential here if his improvements in 2025 were legitimate and not just the product of an older player repeating a level. He turned 26 in September, and hit .220 with zero home runs and zero steals in 46 MLB plate appearances to close the year. If Whitcomb struggles again in the majors, he'll likely be written off due to his age. He can play all over the infield and outfield, but isn't a great defender anywhere, and his likely long-term role is that of a offensive-minded utility player who provides useful counting stats on the rare occasions where he's playing more than a few days per week.

Fantasy Stats

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Fantasy Points
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Fantasy Points per Game
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Runs
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Home Runs
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Runs Batted In
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Base on Balls (Walk)
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Stolen Bases
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Batting Average
2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 191 1 — 5 5 — .220
2023 — — — — — — — .000
3y Avg. 191 1 — 5 5 — .220
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Fantasy News

  • Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Sent to minors camp

    Rotowire
    The Astros optioned Whitcomb to minor-league camp Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The Astros have an opening at second base with Jose Altuve expected to move to left field, but Whitcomb never seemed to be under any real consideration to start at the keystone. He'll begin the season at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he played every position other than center field, catcher and pitcher last season.
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  • Astros' Shay Whitcomb: On bench again Sunday

    Rotowire
    Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Whitcomb finds himself on the bench for the second straight game after he started the previous seven contests. Alex Bregman is at third base again Sunday, while Yainer Diaz is serving as the designated hitter.
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  • Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Getting on base

    Rotowire
    Whitcomb went 1-for-2 with two walks Friday against the Orioles. Whitcomb was originally called up to replace Alex Bregman in the lineup, but his defensive versatility has allowed him to see consistent playing time -- most recently filling in for Yordan Alvarez (neck) on Friday. Whitcomb has now started seven straight games and has gotten on base at a .423 clip while striking out at just a 19.2 percent clip across his first 26 plate appearances in the majors.
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  • Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Getting night off

    Rotowire
    Whitcomb is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore. Whitcomb made six straight starts at third base after being called up Aug. 17 and went 5-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored during that stretch while Alex Bregman dealt with an elbow issue. Bregman appears to be just about recovered though, and he'll handle the hot corner Friday.
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  • Astros' Shay Whitcomb: Promotion coming Friday

    Rotowire
    The Astros are expected to select Whitcomb's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The 25-year-old is one of the Astros' top remaining prospects after the trade deadline and has taken a major step forward at Triple-A this season with 25 homers, 26 steals and a .293/.378/.530 slash line in 108 games, which earned him his first look in the big leagues. Whitcomb has played all over the diamond at Sugar Land, and while he's seen most of his playing time at second base, third base and shortstop, Houston's major lineup hole is at first base. The utility player is likely to see plenty of action there in addition to the corner outfield and designated hitter spots.
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