Astros: Forrest Whitley may need Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros, Forrest Whitley (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Houston Astros top prospect Forrest Whitley may need Tommy John surgery.

The Houston Astros are still waiting on the final prognosis for Framber Valdez and his fractured ring finger, but the injury bug already seems to have bitten again. FOX 26’s Mark Berman is reporting that it has been recommended that top prospect Forrest Whitley have Tommy John surgery, though the pitcher is seeking a second opinion.

The Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome is reporting that Whitley has been diagnosed with a right UCL sprain. The 23-year-old also dealt with a forearm issue in 2020 as well as several other injuries over the past few years,…