NEW YORK - The Tampa Bay Rays acquired former top prospect Forrest Whitley for cash considerations on Friday afternoon, and manager Kevin Cash confirms that the

The team recently designated the 27-year-old for assignment, who will now either be traded, placed on waivers, or released outright. It is a disappointing day for Whitley and the Astros, who had high hopes for their former top prospect and 2016 Draft first-round pick.

Astros Turn Heads After Cutting Ties With Former Top Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Forrest Whitley and the Houston Astros spent a decade trying to make things work, regardless of what obstacles the talented righty ran into.