The Houston Astros traded right-hander Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays after designating him for assignment last weekend, the team announced Friday, ending his tenure in the organization. Houston received cash considerations in the deal for the former top pitching 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 Houston Astros have dealt one of their former top draft picks to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.