Rays Make Trade With Astros After Shane McClanahan News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

A day after requesting a trade, Aaron Civale got his wish — being dealt to the White Sox (ouch) in exchange for Andrew Vaughn. Former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley was t

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.

Astros Turn Heads After Cutting Ties With Former Top Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Forrest Whitley and the Houston Astros spent a decade trying to make things work, regardless of what obstacles the talented righty ran into.