Shane McClanahan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands on IL The Rays placed McClanahan (tricep) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact McClanahan is without an official timeline to make his season debut while he recovers from a nerve-related tricep injury, but since he's yet to resume a throwing program, he's expected to miss beyond the minimum 15 days. The southpaw's injury clears the way for both Zack Littell and Drew Rasmussen to hold down spots at the back end of the rotation to begin the season.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

After Shane McClanahan's injury, Rays' Opening Day starter remains confident in 'fantastic' rotation Shane McClanahan, the Tampa Bay Rays ace, is going to miss the start of the season with an injury. He will miss his Opening Day start on Thu...

19 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (triceps) to open season on IL Deadspin | Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (triceps) to open season on IL

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

'Frustrated' McClanahan eager to return ... but timetable remains uncertain CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Rays ace left-hander Shane McClanahan said he feels great. His left elbow, following Tommy John surgery, is structurally...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Feeling better, but no timeline McClanahan said Monday that he remains without a timeline to make his season debut, but he acknowledged that his left arm is already feeling better after he exited his final Grapef...

Impact McClanahan noted that he's still waiting for the nerve to calm down before he's re-evaluated, at which point the Rays could have a clearer timeline for the lefty to resume his throwing program. Given that McClanahan previously underwent Tommy John surgeries in 2016 and in August 2023, the Rays will likely proceed deliberately with his recovery from the tricep issue, even though all indications are that the 27-year-old avoided a significant injury. With McClanahan ticketed for a stint on the injured list to begin the season, the Rays should have room at the back end of their Opening Day rotation for both Zack Littell and Drew Rasmussen.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays ace Shane McClanahan sidelined by an inflamed nerve in his left triceps

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan will begin the season on the injured list because of an inflamed nerve in his left triceps

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Cash Says Tampa Bay Rays Got Great Injury News on Shane McClanahan UPDATE, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET: According to manager Kevin Cash, the Rays have gotten some best-case scenario news regarding McClanahan, who h...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dealing with inflamed nerve McClanahan was diagnosed with an inflamed nerve in his left triceps and will begin the season on the injured list, with manager Kevin Cash saying the diagnosis was "probably the be...

Impact The left-hander doesn't have an official timeline for his return as he begins a period of rest and recovery, but the initial diagnosis in encouraging after he exited Saturday's Grapefruit League game with the injury. A timetable for McClanahan's season debut could come into focus once he resumes a throwing program.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pepiot promoted to Opening Day starter after injury to McClanahan TAMPA – Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot was elevated to Opening Day starter following the injury to ace left-hander Shane McClanahan, manager...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Will miss time McClanahan (triceps) will miss the start of the regular season, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact McClanahan exited Saturday's Grapefruit League game with a triceps injury, an unfortunate development as he was attempting to return from his second Tommy John surgery. He is undergoing imaging that will reveal a more specific timeline, though the nature of the injury doesn't offer significant reason for optimism.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Shane McClanahan walks off the mound with apparent injury PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Rays ace Shane McClanahan left Saturday’s spring game in the third inning wit...

4 DAYS AGO • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Shane McClanahan's early exit sparks major concern for Rays ahead of 2025 opening day The Tampa Bay Rays may be in for an emergency change of plans ahead of opening day. Two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan was originally the sc...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury Deadspin | Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Rays' Shane McClanahan Exits Spring Training Start With Apparent Arm Injury The Tampa Bay Rays were set to see their ace Shane McClanahan return from Tommy John surgery this season, but the lefty exited Saturday’s st...

4 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan left his final spring training start against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury to his p...

4 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Imaging scheduled McClanahan suffered a triceps injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact McClanahan was in visible pain after making a pitch in the third inning of Saturday's contest, immediately calling for a trainer to pull him from the game. The 27-year-old lefty will undergo imaging on his triceps Sunday, at which point we'll have a better idea of his chances to start the Rays' season opener Friday against the Rockies.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan exits final spring start with apparent injury PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Everything was going so well for Shane McClanahan on Saturday at Charlotte Sports Park. His fastball lived in the hi...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Exits with injury McClanahan was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox with an apparent arm injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact McClanahan immediately motioned to the Rays' dugout after making a pitch in the third inning and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. It's unknown exactly what he's dealing with at the moment, but the Rays will take a look at their Opening Day starter and should provide an update in the near future.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockies-Rays Opening Day starting pitchers: Freeland vs. McClanahan TAMPA, Fla. -- While 28 teams will participate in Opening Day on March 27, the Rays and Rockies will wait a day before getting things starte...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

McClanahan looks ready for Opening Day during strong intrasquad outing PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- With a good chunk of their Spring Training roster across the state, the Rays staged an intrasquad game on Monday mor...

MARCH 17 • MLB.COM

Feels like old times as McClanahan returns to mound PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It had been 578 days since Shane McClanahan scaled the mound to face a hitter wearing another uniform, almost 19 mon...

MARCH 1 • MLB.COM

McClanahan earns 3rd Opening Day nod with return to Rays on horizon PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan scaled the mound to pitch in a Major League game was Aug. 2, 2023. His next start wil...

FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Named Opening Day starter McClanahan will start Opening Day, March 28 against the Rockies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McClanahan missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from a Tommy John procedure he underwent in August 2023 -- already the second such operation of his career. Despite his extended hiatus, the Rays will entrust him with starting the first game of the season, as he owns a 3.02 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over his three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old southpaw said Wednesday that he won't have any sort of restrictions during spring training, though the Rays are still expected to put a ceiling -- likely around 150 innings -- on his workload during the regular season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No limitations in spring McClanahan (elbow) confirmed Wednesday prior to throwing his first bullpen session of the spring that he's 100 percent and will face no restrictions in spring training, Ryan Bass o...

Impact The Rays are still expected to cap McClanahan at around 150 innings in 2025 after he missed the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from August 2023 Tommy John surgery, but he appears to be entering the spring on a normal throwing progression that mirrors Tampa Bay's other healthy rotation candidates. According to Bass, McClanahan's fastball sat at around 94 to 95 miles per hour during Wednesday's throwing session, just a tick or two behind his average velocity from the 2023 season. McClanahan made his second consecutive All-Star appearance that season and turned in a 3.29 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 121:41 K:BB over 115 innings before requiring the second Tommy John surgery of his career.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to throw '150-ish' innings Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Dec. 10 in an interview on MLB Network that he expects McClanahan (elbow) to throw "150-ish" innings in 2025.

Impact McClanahan missed the 2024 season following August 2023 Tommy John surgery but has been able to go through a normal throwing program this offseason. The left-hander threw 115 innings in 2023 and had a career-high 173.1 frames in 2022 between the regular season and playoffs, so a rough goal of 150 innings in 2025 seems reasonable. It's not yet clear how the Rays plan to manage McClanahan's workload, but it could involve some early removal from starts and/or extra rest in between outings.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays ace Shane McClanahan sidelined by an inflamed nerve in his left triceps