Whitley struck out eight, walked one, and allowed only three hits. Since the Rays transitioned Whitley back into a starting pitcher, he has posted a 1.76 ERA in 30 2/3 innings with a 39/6 K/BB ratio.

HOUSTON (AP) — 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 Houston Astros have traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect. The 6-foot-7 Whitley ...

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 6-foot-7 ...

The Forrest Whitley saga with the Houston Astros has finally reached its conclusion. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros had traded their former top prospect to the Tampa Bay Rays.