Forrest Whitley News: DFA'd by Houston

The Astros designated Whitley for assignment Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander was unavailable for most of the first two-plus months of the season due to a pair of knee injuries, and he's been ineffective since his return with 10 earned runs allowed across 7.1 innings. Whitley, who was a first-round pick in 2016, could receive some interest on waivers given his prospect pedigree.