Rays acquire Forrest Whitley

Jun 13 2025 by DRaysBay

 
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Whitley was once the Astros #1 prospect for three consecutive years

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly acquiring right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros.

Whitley, 27, was once one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, peaking at #5 by Baseball America entering the 2019 season. Unfortunately injuries have significantly derailed his career. He lost his role as a starting pitcher and had to transition to the bullpen. This move...

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