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.

Five days after designating Forrest Whitley for assignment, the Houston Astros traded baseball’s former top pitching prospect to the Tampa Bay Rays, a league source told The Athletic on Friday.