The Houston Astros, sitting atop the American League West, recently traded right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays as they look to strengthen their roster ahead of October. This move comes amid concerns about Rays starter Shane McClanahan’s recovery from nerve irritation in his left arm, which has kept him off the mound since the beginning of the season. Whitley, though highly drafted in 2016, has struggled in the majors, owning an 8.44 ERA over 10.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, the Astros aim to secure their postseason spot while the Rays are targeting a Wild Card berth.