Right-hander Forrest Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Durham after failing to clear waivers following a second DFA this season. Once a top pitching prospect, Whitley has struggled with injuries and performance, yielding 10 runs in 4 2/3 innings during his time with the Rays. He has a powerful 96 MPH fastball but gave up 18 earned runs over 15 1/3 major league innings in the last two seasons. He must report to Durham and could reach minor league free agency if not reinstated to the MLB roster.
Forrest Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Durham after going unclaimed on waivers, marking his second designation for assignment this season.
Despite being a once-prominent pitching prospect, Whitley struggled in the majors, surrendering 18 earned runs over 15 1/3 innings in the past two years.
Whitley has a low 8% swinging strike rate, which is below average, even though he previously recorded a 1.89 ERA in Triple-A last season.
Following his outright, Whitley must accept the assignment and report to Durham, with the Rays' development team aiming to improve his performance.
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