Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers - News - September 04, 2026

Alex Cook - Back with Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Cook from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Impact Just two days after being sent down to Durham, Cook is back with the big-league club Friday. The 25-year-old has made just two starts in the majors, but in Triple-A he owns a 4.64 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB over 42.2 innings. With Shane McClanahan (forearm) sidelined for at least 15 days, Cook will take his spot on the 26-man roster.

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Shane McClanahan - Sidelined with forearm tightness Tampa Bay placed McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with left forearm tightness.

Impact McClanahan will make his second stint on the IL in the last three months after Thursday's rocky outing against Texas. The left-hander lasted just five innings, allowing four earned runs, his most given up since July 19. In his first season since 2023, McClanahan owns a 10-7 record, 3.36 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 106:39 K:BB over 118 innings. With the 29-year-old on the shelf, the Rays recalled Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham to replace McClanahan on the active roster.

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Kyle Higashioka - Cleared to begin rehab assignment Higashioka (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Higashioka has been out since late July with a right flexor strain. He is not expected to be available to catch in the final weeks of the regular season, but Higashioka could be available as a bat against left-handed pitching.

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