Shane McClanahan - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Successful return to game action McClanahan (triceps) allowed two hits and no walks in two scoreless innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out one.

Impact After missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery and then 2025 due to a nerve-related issue in his left triceps, McClanahan made his long-awaited first appearance back in game action Tuesday. The 28-year-old southpaw got his velocity up to 96.7 mph on his fastball, and he tossed 16 of his 23 pitches for strikes. Barring any setbacks this spring, McClanahan is tentatively slated to make his regular-season debut in the March 31 matchup in Milwaukee versus the Brewers, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Welcome back, Mac! Feeling dad's spirit, McClanahan makes much-awaited spring start PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Shane McClanahan walked off the mound after the first inning Tuesday afternoon, slowly making his way toward the Ray...

13 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Set for spring debut Tuesday McClanahan (triceps) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McClanahan worked two simulated innings in live batting practice Thursday and made it through without issues, paving the way for the left-hander to get into game action next week. By all accounts, McClanahan has been healthy for spring training and is aiming to be part of the Rays' rotation to begin the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan is ready more than ever to get back on the mound | Sporting News After many recent injuries, the pitcher is more focused than ever.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

McClanahan faces hitters on long road to recovery: 'We're so close' PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan stared down the mound and saw a hitter standing in the batter’s box, he still didn’t...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Faces live hitters McClanahan (triceps) threw live batting practice Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Saturday marked McClanahan's first time facing live hitters since July, when he made two rehab starts at Triple-A Durham before undergoing season-ending surgery. His session lasted just 16 pitches at roughly 80 percent intensity, but it's still a step in the right direction for the 28-year-old southpaw. He'll look to build his workload during spring training and aim to be part of the Rays' rotation when the regular season begins.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

MLB analyst spotlights Shane McClanahan's return after a two-year absence | Sporting News How will this lefty look after missing the last two seasons?

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Looking healthy for camp Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Monday that McClanahan (triceps) has looked "really, really good" this offseason and is being "totally built up to start with the expectation"...

Impact "The last six or eight weeks have been really, really good," Snyder said. "I think we'll consider the math in terms of the season and where he slots, but he's being totally built up to start, with the expectation that he'll be in our rotation." McClanahan hasn't thrown a regular-season pitch for the Rays since the 2023 campaign and was limited to just two rehab starts last season before eventually requiring season-ending surgery to repair a nerve issue in his triceps in August. McClanahan carries significant risk but also has immense upside as a fantasy target.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan, hoping to pitch for Rays for first time since 2023, gets $3.6M, 1-year contract

Shane McClanahan, a two-time All-Star who last pitched in the major leagues in August 2023, avoided arbitration when he agreed to a $3.6 million, one-year contract with the Tampa B...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays avoid arbitration with McClanahan, eager to see ace back on mound ST. PETERSBURG -- After he was sidelined by injuries the past two seasons, there will be a fair amount of uncertainty surrounding Shane McCl...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Rays The Rays and McClanahan (triceps) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's the same salary McClanahan was paid each of the last two seasons. The left-hander did not pitch at all in 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery and was limited to only three rehab starts in 2025 due to a nerve issue in his left triceps that eventually required surgery. The expectation is that McClanahan will be ready for the start of spring training, but he's a major health risk heading into the 2026 season.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One big question for the Rays ahead of Winter Meetings - is there enough starting pitching? TAMPA -- The Rays have plenty of starting pitchers on their roster. They have some upside to dream on, especially with the expected return o...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • MLB.COM

Expected to be healthy for camp Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that he expects McClanahan (triceps) to be "fully ready" for the start of spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa...

Impact McClanahan was limited to just two rehab starts in 2025 due to a nerve issue in his left triceps, an injury which eventually required surgery in August. The expectation is that he will have a relatively normal offseason and be on a regular pitching schedule for spring training. That said, it's an uncommon injury McClanahan is coming back from, and the fact that he experienced numerous starts and stops this season should give fantasy managers pause with the southpaw heading into 2026. McClanahan hasn't pitched in a major-league game since August 2023, having gone Tommy John surgery that month, so he could have some workload restrictions in 2026 even if he's healthy, Neander acknowledged.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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