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Rays Acquire Forrest Whitley From Astros for Cash

Whitley’s acquisition follows his designation for assignment after posting a 12.27 ERA in 7.1 innings this season

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May 31, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Forrest Whitley (55) walks off the mound after pitching during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • He appeared in five games this season, giving up 10 earned runs, nine hits and six walks in 7⅓ innings before being designated for assignment on June 8.
  • Whitley made his major league debut in 2024, allowing no earned runs over 3⅓ innings in three relief appearances.
  • His career has been hampered by significant injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2021 and a left knee bone bruise that sidelined him this spring.
  • In 117 minor league outings (65 starts), he went 17–20 with a 4.75 ERA over 306⅔ innings while striking out 421 batters and issuing 160 walks.
  • Houston selected him 17th overall in the 2016 draft out of San Antonio and signed him with a $3.148 million bonus.