Kodi Whitley - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks deal with Tampa Bay Whitley signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was released by Atlanta last March and didn't pitch professionally last season after he posted a 5.49 ERA across 57.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2023. Whitley has a 3.38 ERA across 42.2 innings during his brief action in the big leagues but hasn't pitched at the highest level since 2022.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Atlanta Whitley signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Whitley was released by the Cardinals last week after holding a 5.19 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 43.1 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Memphis. The 28-year-old has flashed some promise in the past, though, and will try to rediscover it in the Atlanta organization.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by St. Louis Whitley was released by the Cardinals on Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Whitley showed some promise in the St. Louis bullpen between 2020-2021, but he struggled at the major-league level last year and had posted a rough 5.19 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 43.1 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Memphis. The 28-year-old right-hander will look to latch on with a new organization.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact After posting a 2.40 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through the first two years of his major-league career, Whitley's numbers shot up to a 5.68 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in 2022 over 12.2 innings. Now, it looks like he will have to re-prove himself in Triple-A before the Cardinals feel comfortable giving him another shot in the big leagues.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Whitley (undisclosed) has made two appearances since being activated from Triple-A Memphis' injured list. He's allowed an unearned run on two walks and struck out three in 1.2 inni...

Impact Whitley figures to remain at Memphis for a while, as he owns a 5.79 ERA and 1.86 WHIP through 14 innings at the Triple-A level this year. He began the season as part of the Cardinals' bullpen and has seen two stints in the majors this year, but he'll need to be more effective to be considered for a call-up.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on minor-league IL Whitley (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Monday.

Impact It's unclear what injury has sidelined Whitley. He last pitched for Triple-A Memphis on June 26, allowing two runs on three hits with two strikeouts in one inning. He has a 6.57 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in 12.1 innings with Memphis since he was sent down in early June, and he'll be sidelined for at least a week.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt homers, runs hit streak to 25 as Cards beat Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Whitley was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Whitley will head back to Memphis after he appeared in three games following his promotion May 26, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over 2.2 frames. After surrendering one run over his first 8.2 innings with the Cardinals this season, the right-hander has given up seven runs over his last four frames. Although he's struggled recently, Whitley will remain a top candidate for a potential call up moving forward.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt homers, Woodruff hurt, Cards beat Brewers 4-2

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 18 games and lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Hader 37th straight scoreless appearance, Brews beat Cards

Josh Hader escaped a ninth-inning jam in his 37th straight scoreless appearance and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 for their third straight win

MAY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Up with big-league club Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact The 27-year-old has been with Memphis since being demoted two weeks ago, but he'll rejoin the big-league club ahead of Thursday's series opener versus Milwaukee. Whitley has appeared in 11 major-league games this season and has a 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB over 10 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yepez, Mikolas carry Cardinals to 10-1 win over Orioles

Juan Yepez homered and Miles Mikolas pitched seven strong innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Heads to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Whitley to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Whitley appeared to move into a key setup role after he posted a 1.04 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 8.2 innings through his first nine appearances of 2022, but he'll end up losing his spot in the St. Louis bullpen after showing a complete loss of control in his last two outings. Between appearances Saturday against the Giants and Tuesday against the Orioles, Whitley issued five walks and hit a batter in 1.1 innings.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt HR, Matz sharp as Cardinals edge Royals 1-0

Paul Goldschmidt hit an early home run and Steven Matz and the St. Louis bullpen made it stand up, leading the Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 1-0

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns second win Whitley (2-0) retired the only batter he faced via strikeout to earn the win Sunday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Whitley struck out Christian Walker to end the seventh inning, and the Cardinals promptly rallied for the lead. Across 6.2 innings, Whitley owns a 1.35 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB this season. He's yet to record a save or a hold, but he's pitched well when called upon in a middle-relief role.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bader, Arenado homer to lead Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Harrison Bader and Nolan Arenado homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Yields run Friday Whitley allowed a run on three hits and struck out two in one inning during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Whitley allowed an RBI single to Sergio Alcantara in the eighth inning. This was Whitley's first run allowed in 6.1 innings this season. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 3:1 K:BB across six appearances, though he has yet to see much true high-leverage work.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt throws 6 shutout innings, Mets blank Cards 3-0

Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 for its franchise-best sixth straight series win in a chippy game

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds' skid reaches 11 games in 5-0 loss to Cardinals

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 innings of one-hit ball, Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs with a sixth-inning double and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 5-0

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up win Saturday Whitley (1-0) allowed one walk in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday over the Pirates. He did not allow a hit or record a strikeout.

Impact Whitley finished the fourth inning after starter Miles Mikolas' pitch count ran up to 77 through 3.2 innings. Whitley also pitched the fifth, and the Cardinals' bullpen was able to maintain the lead to make him the pitcher of record. The right-hander impressed in limited action with a 2.49 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB in 25.1 innings last season. He could have a chance to snag some wins as the Cardinals' starters stretch out in April, but Whitley isn't expected to see many late-inning opportunities early on.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Whitley has made the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Whitley is set to begin his third major-league season. The right-hander was solid in a middle-relief role in 2021, posting a 2.49 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB across 25.1 innings. He added four holds in 25 outings, but he didn't record a decision. The Cardinals are fairly deep of closer-caliber relievers, so Whitley is most likely to continue pitching in low-leverage situations in 2022.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kodi Whitley was 'a lot more comfortable' in second MLB appearance

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Rookie Carlson homers twice, Cardinals beat Brewers 4-3

Dylan Carlson homered twice, once from each side of the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Depth shows up for Cardinals during 16-game win streak

The St. Louis Cardinals are proving to be a lot more than their biggest stars

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Lester wins 200th, Cards down Brewers for ninth straight win

Jon Lester notched his 200th career win, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 for their ninth consecutive...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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