The Rays announced that they’ve released former top prospect Forrest Whitley to pursue an opportunity in Japan. Tampa Bay had selected him onto the 40-man roster a couple weeks ago to avoid losing him ...

Whitley logged a 2.60 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 66:19 K:BB in 55.1 innings across 13 appearances for Triple-A Durham since he was designated for assignment June 28. It wasn't always pristine, as Whitley ...

The writing was on the wall that the Houston Astros and Forrest Whitley might go their separate ways at some point this season, with his injuries piling up to the point where they could no longer keep ...

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The Astros' social media tribute to the departing Forrest Whitley was strange, and got me thinking about other strange Astro things. Credit: Photo by Jack Gorman We are very fortunate right now in ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for $100,000 on Friday, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect. The ...