KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Houston Astros reliever Forrest Whitley was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left knee sprain Sunday, the latest injury setback for the right-hander. The Astros activated reliever Kaleb Ort from the IL to replace Whitley in the bullpen ahead of their series finale against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

The Houston Astros activated right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list, and placed a former top prospect back on the IL in a corresponding move on Sunday. Forrest Whitley, who began the season on the IL,

The Astros activated right-hander Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list today, and placed righty Forrest Whitley on the 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) in the corresponding move. Ort didn’t see any action in today’s 7-3 win over the Royals,