Former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley is headed to play in Japan. Find out the latest at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Rays selected Whitley's contract from Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Whitley struggled in his 12 big-league innings last season, posting a 13.50 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP across appearances with Houston ...

The 28-year-old reliever moves on after struggling to stay healthy in Houston.

The Tampa Bay Rays released a former first-round pick of the Houston Astros on Tuesday, allowing right-handed starting pitcher Forrest Whitley to pursue a Nippon Professional Baseball opportunity in ...

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 ...

In opening space to add prospects, pitcher Forrest Whitley is released to allow him to sign with a team in Japan.

The Chicago White Sox have acquired outfielder Everson Pereira in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox ...

The Twins took a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting.

The Rays added three talented prospects to their 40-man roster, made three trades to bolster their pitching depth at all levels and cut ties with Christopher Morel as they trimmed their surplus of ...