The Rays on Friday acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Astros for cash considerations. Whitley, a former first-round Draft pick in 2016, was designated for assignment by Houston on June 8.

Forrest Whitley never established himself as reliable part of the Houston Astros ' pitching staff. Houston's former top prospect will now look to become a Major League mainstay with a different franchise after a trade early Friday afternoon.

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.