Astros send RHP Forrest Whitley to the Rays
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This generation of Astros fans had Forrest Whitley, while the older generation had Cameron Drew. Ranking the team's best prospects who disappointed.
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.
The Astros notably selected Whitley over Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith. After reaching Double-A in his first full season, Whitley served a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball ’s drug prevention and treatment program, and saw his stock rapidly plummet following poor performances.