Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley has appeared in two games for the Stripers in 2018, tossing 13 innings and allowing four runs while fanning 14. The 29-year-old was called up to the big leagues for a brief stint with the Braves in April, but he was sent down after surrendering two runs over one inning out of the bullpen.

Whitley was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley was removed from the roster to make room for Mike Soroka, who is set to make his major-league debut Tuesday. Whitley pitched just one inning in his brief stint with the Braves, allowing two runs. He'll likely shuttle back and forth between the end of the Braves' bullpen and Gwinnett throughout the year, though he's unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset during the time he spends in the big leagues.

Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Whitley will be summoned to the big leagues to provide bullpen depth. He'll likely operate primarily in lower-leverage situations. To make room for him on the active roster, Matt Wisler was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Whitley will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Friday's game against Philadelphia, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley will likely serve out of low-leverage situations with the Braves moving forward. A corresponding move is likely to be announced Friday, alongside Whitley's official call up to the big leagues. Over four appearances in Triple-A this year, he's posted a 2.16 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 8.1 innings.

Whitley (heel) was activated from the DL and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

After opening the season on the disabled list, Whitley has returned to full health. Although he was sent to Gwinnett, it's possible that he could return to the big club if the Braves need help in the bullpen. Over 41 games (57.1 innings) with the Rays last season, Whitley threw to the tune of a 4.08 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.

The Braves placed Whitley (heel) on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley was initially sidelined with a blister on his right heel that ultimately turned into an infection, requiring the right-hander to receive treatment from doctors earlier this month. His condition has improved significantly since then, with Whitley having since resumed facing hitters. He'll likely throw in a few simulated or rehab games in the near future and should be ready to return from the DL when first eligible April 5 or shortly thereafter.

Whitley is expected to open the season the disabled list while he recovers from a staph infection that affected his heart rate as recently as last week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The infection originated from a blister that Whitley developed on his right heel in early March, prompting the Braves to shut him down in what was only expected to be a temporary measure. However, after the infection spread internally to his lymph nodes, Whitley experienced numbness in his right leg, which necessitated more urgent medical care. It seems the treatment Whitley has received is working, as he was cleared to face hitters in batting practice Wednesday. He can now focus on building up his arm after being idle for the last few weeks and should be ready to return from the DL when or shortly after the 10 days lapse.

Whitley agreed to a one-year contract with the Braves on Friday, avoiding arbitration, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves brought Whitley from Tampa Bay in on a waiver claim earlier in the day -- a good indication that they planned to offer him a contract for next season. Whitley doesn't throw hard, but he has a breaking ball and a changeup which help him to remain relatively split neutral (.284 wOBA against lefties last year).

Whitley was claimed off waivers by the Braves on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was arbitration eligible for the first time, and the Rays did not want to pay what it was going to cost to keep him around. The 28-year-old righty notched a 4.08 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and just 43 strikeouts in 57.1 innings (41 appearances) out of Tampa Bay's bullpen last season. He should work in mop-up duty for the Braves in 2018.

Whitley fired a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Cubs, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Whitley snapped back to form after allowing four runs (two earned) over an inning to the Red Sox last Friday. The 28-year-old right-hander has had a strong September otherwise, generating four scoreless efforts and a 6:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings. However, his lack of hold opportunities can be a drag on his value in formats that take the metric into account, even as he sports a solid 3.36 ERA and 1.05 WHIP.