SHANE MCCLANAHAN NEWS

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

Rays reinstate McClanahan from 60-day IL, extend Waguespack ST. PETERSBURG -- Facing a deadline to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list on Monday, the Rays activated ace Shane McClanahan and...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Touches 94-to-95 mph in live BP Rays manager Kevin Cash said that McClanahan (elbow) touched 94-to-95 mph in a 16-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday at Tropicana Field, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports...

Impact Cash added that McClanahan -- who is coming back from August 2023 Tommy John surgery -- is "mentally ready to go" and "excited about a normal offseason." The left-hander is expected to be ready for spring training and next year's Opening Day, although he will undoubtedly have workload restrictions in place after missing the entirety of the 2024 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters next week McClanahan (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice next Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It will be the left-hander's first time facing hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023. McClanahan began throwing off a mound last month and expects to have a "completely normal offseason." The 27-year-old should open the 2025 season in the Rays' rotation but is likely to have some workload restrictions in place in his first year back from elbow surgery.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

It was unique debut season for 212 MLB players during pandemic-altered 2020

There were 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020 season that was delayed until late July and shortened to 60 games because of the pandemic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'

Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays ace McClanahan to face hitters for the first time since elbow surgery

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is set to face hitters for the first time next week since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws off mound McClanahan (elbow) threw from a mound Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact This was the first time McClanahan threw from a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023. He threw 10 fastballs and is expected to progress to full bullpen sessions next. McClanahan is still very likely to miss all of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risks

Velocity training is the rage in baseball from the youth levels up through the majors

JULY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays and Nationals meet, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals to open a three-game series

JUNE 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return

Gerrit Cole pitched four-plus innings Wednesday for the New York Yankees and Max Scherzer worked five scoreless frames Sunday for the Texas Rangers

JUNE 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

22 major league players left in arbitration after 171 reach agreements

A total of 171 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before and after the arbitration exchange of proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear dea...

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration McClanahan signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery in August, making it unlikely he pitches at all in 2024. However, if the 26-year-old lefty is able to return this season, he would add an extra $120,000 to his 2025 salary for every start he makes.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

World Series odds, futures bets, for every playoff team, ranked from 12 to 1

FOX Sports MLB betting analyst Will Hill ranked every playoff teams' chances of winning the World Series in terms of betting value. The team...

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What we learned in MLB this year: Rule changes ruled, starting pitchers suffered

MLB changed baseball more this year than it had in decades. We take a deep look at the pitch clock, steals and shifts, as well as two concer...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Rays' pitcher Shane McClanahan frustrated but determined after second Tommy John surgery Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan is frustrated but determined following his second Tommy John surgery

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rays' pitcher Shane McClanahan frustrated but determined after second Tommy John surgery

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Shane McClanahan is frustrated but determined following his second Tommy John surgery

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Smoltz: Can the Tampa Bay Rays' approach work in the postseason?

Can the Tampa Bay Rays overcome the loss of Shane McClanahan — and does their reliance on analytics hold them back? John Smoltz discussed th...

AUGUST 19, 2023

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan to have Tommy John surgery Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said on Tuesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays ace Shane McClanahan, Baltimore-born All-Star, to undergo Tommy John surgery Tampa Bay ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is scheduled to have Tommy John elbow reconstruction Monday, and Rays outfielder Manuel Margot wi...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Rays ace Shane McClanahan needs Tommy John surgery, will miss rest of season

Tampa Bay ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery Monday, another blow to an injury-battered Rays rotation.

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rays' Shane McClanahan will have Tommy John surgery, miss all of 2024 SAN FRANCISCO — Rays starter Shane McClanahan will have Tommy John elbow surgery that is expected to sideline him until 2025.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays' Shane McClanahan will have Tommy John surgery, miss all of 2024 SAN FRANCISCO — Rays starter Shane McClanahan will have Tommy John elbow surgery that is expected to sideline him until 2025.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays ace Shane McClanahan, outfielder Manuel Margot to have surgeries

Tampa Bay ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery Monday, and Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will undergo a procedure to remove bone chips from his...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS