Whitley got four outs on four strikeouts in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Just recalled from Triple-A Durham late Saturday, Whitley mowed through Kevan Smith, Rymer Liriano, Adam Engel and Alen Hanson on a quick 13 pitches. Whitley has been a solid bullpen option all season for manager Kevin Cash and now has multiple strikeouts in his last three appearances at the major-league level.

Whitley was called up from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley had been sent down on Aug. 23 and the Rays had to let a mandatory 10-day period pass before bringing him back up to the big-league club. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 51 innings this season and will serve as another bullpen option for manager Kevin Cash.

Whitley was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley tossed 1.2 innings of relief Wednesday -- allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two batters -- so the Rays will send him back to the minors in exchange for a fresh bullpen arm (Chih-Wei Hu). He owns a 3.35 ERA in 51 big-league innings this season, so he should be back up when rosters expand in September.

Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley had functioned as one of the Rays' primary setup options earlier this season, but he mostly faded to a long-relief role beginning in June after the team regained health in the bullpen and acquired the likes of Steve Cishek, Dan Jennings and Sergio Romo. After spending the last two weeks at Triple-A, Whitley will rejoin the Rays to provide length out of the bullpen, a skill that will take on greater importance with Monday's starter, Jake Odorizzi, returning from a foot injury suffered in his most recent outing.

Whitley was sent down to Triple-A Durham following Monday night's game against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley has done a fine job in Tampa Bay's bullpen, but gave up three runs on four hits over three innings in a disastrous night for Rays pitchers on Monday. As he has options left and won't be available for a few days as a result of his appearance, Whitley was the most expendable as the Rays need a fresh arm for the rest of their four-game series against Houston. Ryne Stanek was called up to replace him on the roster. Whitley has to stay down for at least 10 days, but expect him back in Tampa soon.

Whitley allowed an earned run on two hits over two innings in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Athletics. He also recorded a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

The former starter has been used in a multi-inning role in three of his four July appearances, although his most recent outing prior to Wednesday's had come back on July 7. The 12-day stretch between appearances has been far from the norm for Whitley, who'd already logged 33.2 innings coming into the month. The 28-year-old has been a solid component of the relief corps, compiling a 3.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, five holds and a pair of saves.

Whitley fired 2.2 scoreless innings in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Red Sox, allowing two hits and recording three strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley got 26 of his 34 offerings into the strike zone, bouncing back from a four-appearance stretch where he'd surrendered at least one earned run in three outings. The 28-year-old reliever has had his share of stumbles this season, but his ability to work multiple innings and a solid 3.23 ERA and 1.00 WHIP continue to give him viability in deep fantasy formats.

Whitley fired a scoreless 1.2 innings in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Orioles, giving up a hit and a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley bounced back with a strong effort after having given up an earned run in each of his previous two appearances, one in which he was charged with a blown save. The 28-year-old has his ERA down to 3.06 and also boasts an impressive 0.99 WHIP. Whitley has been very effective against either handedness of hitter, with a .196 BAA against lefty batters and an even stingier .176 versus righties.

Whitley was charged with his first blown save in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles, allowing an earned run on a solo home run over an inning. He also recorded a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed reliever was taken deep for a game-tying solo shot by Jonathan Schoop in the eighth, erasing the slim 5-4 lead Whitley had been asked to preserve. The 28-year-old has shown some vulnerability lately, giving up seven earned runs across his last eight appearances. However, he maintains a solid 3.00 ERA, while his 0.94 WHIP is certainly keeping fantasy owners pleased.

Whitley notched his second save in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Reds, firing 1.2 scoreless innings and recording a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley was locked in, ringing up five outs on just 14 pitches, 12 of which he threw for strikes. The 28-year-old right-hander maintains a solid 2.81 ERA and 0.94 WHIP, although he had surrendered at least one earned run in three of the five outings prior to his current two-appearance scoreless streak. Despite the occasional hiccup, Whitley has proven to be a versatile, multi-inning option for manager Kevin Cash, logging five holds, two victories and a pair of saves in as many chances.