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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
Rays release former first-round pick to pursue NPB opportunity
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 to minor league free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Former top pitching prospect outrighted by Rays
It was the second DFA of the season for the former first-round pick.
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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28
Former Astros Top Prospect Forrest Whitley Gets DFA'd by Rays
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 relying on him to be part of their roster.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13
Reports: Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations, multiple media outlets reported Friday.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10
Astros Skipper Believes Forrest Whitley Can Become a 'Weapon' Despite His DFA
The Houston Astros made the surprising decision to designate Forrest Whitley for assignment. For all intents and purposes, that likely will end the former first-round pick's tenure with the franchise that stuck with him through all his injury issues and the suspension he was levied.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Astros give up on former top prospect
The Houston Astros are finally giving up on a former top prospect. The Astros announced Sunday that they have designated pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment in order to make room for left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 8
Astros DFA former first-round pick Forrest Whitley
Right-hander Forrest Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Astros selected him with the No.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Houston Astros Make Pair of Roster Moves on Sunday
The Houston Astros will enter Sunday's game on the road against the Cleveland Guardians with a 36-28 record. So far this season, the Astros have looked solid.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 8
Houston Astros Designate Former First Round Pick for Assignment
The Houston Astros made a major roster move on Sunday morning ahead of their series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. According to an announcement from the team, left-hander Brandon Walter was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land after a successful Major League debut back in May.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Astros designate former top prospect for assignment
He was once viewed as one of baseball’s top pitching prospects.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 21
Forrest Whitley Is Back After Astros Activate Him off Injured List for Second Time
The saga of Forrest Whitley and the Houston Astros gets another chapter. As reported by Julia Morales of Space City Home Network, the former top prospect has been activated off the injured list.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 20
Forrest Whitley Changed His Number for Specific Reason As Astros Await His Breakout
The Houston Astros and their fans have been waiting for the breakout of Forrest Whitley. The long-time star prospect was expected to be the next ace of this franchise when he was coming up the ranks.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19
Astros pitcher changes number to honor 2-time Cy Young winner
Houston Astros reliever Forrest Whitley had a late start to the year, but he is paying homage to an all-time great by changing his jersey number. Whitley wants to honor back-to-back Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum by wearing his number on his back, per Chandler Rome.
Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / March 19, 2024
How Former Astros Top Prospect Forrest Whitley Can Finally Breakout in 2024
When Forrest Whitley was drafted 17th overall in the 2016 MLB draft, he was widely considered a highly developed prospect and future top-of-the-rotation arm in the making.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / December 10, 2022
Astros are early favorites to repeat as World Series champs in 2023
Unsurprisingly, the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros are the favorite to repeat in 2023. According OddsChecker, Points Bet and Borgata also have the Astros listed as +600 favorites, along with BetMGM.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16, 2019
10 prospects who could be up before the All-Star break
We're a few weeks deep into the regular season, and we're not too far removed from what is the only exciting part of spring training, which is seeing the prospects in living color under the spring sun.
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