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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7

Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Receives Unsurprising Arbitration Projection

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be incredibly busy this offseason when it comes to potential arbitration cases with players on their roster. They have 17 eligible players, which is the most for a single team heading into the winter.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have felt snake-bitten for an extended period. Stadium issues notwithstanding, the club has long been plagued by injuries, and now the rotation loses a crucial leader of the staff.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan undergoes season-ending arm surgery

Tampa Bay Rays southpaw Shane McClanahan will miss his second consecutive season after undergoing a surgical procedure on Monday to attempt to repair a nerve problem in his pitching arm.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher out for season after arm surgery

2025 will go down as another lost season for one veteran pitcher.

Braves claim Connor Seabold off waivers from Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rays ace undergoes season-ending arm procedure to address nerve problem

The procedure officially closes the book on whatever chance there was that the southpaw could return to the majors before season’s end.

Braves claim Connor Seabold off waivers from Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Tampa Bay Rays Slip Three Spots in MLB Power Rankings

In their last 10 games, the Tampa Bay Rays have gone 4-6 and watched the Toronto Blue Jays overtake the New York Yankees atop the American League East Division.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 22

'Frustrated' Shane McClanahan Suffers Another Setback on Rehab Journey

TAMPA, Fla. — it was Aug. 2, 2023 when Shane McClanahan last pitched in a major-league game. And nearly two years later, the All-Star's return to the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation has been pushed back again.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 18

Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan Has Tough Rehab Outing, Lasts Less Than An Inning

Shane McClanahan made a rehab start for the Triple-A Durham Bulls on Friday and didn’t get the results that neither he nor the Tampa Bay Rays wanted to see.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

What are the Rays' trade deadline plans?

The Rays stumbled into the All-Star break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 13

Rays All-Star Southpaw Shane McClanahan Takes the Mound for Triple-A Durham on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan is taking a significant step in his return to a major league mound while rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 8

Shane McClanahan produced "pro effort" in first rehab start

Two-time All-Star and Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan returned to the mound for the first time since spring training and worked one hitless inning on Tuesday in a Florida Complex League game.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 8

Rays Southpaw Shane McClanahan Pitches 1 Inning in FCL Rehab Assignment

Updated July 8, 2025, 3:40 p.m. ET A long-winding and challenging path to recovery for Tampa Bay Rays' lefty Shane McClanahan experienced another positive development.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Rays Notes: Kim, Bigge, McClanahan

The Rays signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract back in February but he has yet to play a game for the club after undergoing shoulder surgery late last year.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Rays Make Trade With Astros After Shane McClanahan News

The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays received unfortunate news regarding pitcher Shane McClanahan as they departed Boston and prepared to play the New York Mets in Queens.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Rays' McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking opinions on nerve issue

Rays' Shane McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking further opinions on nerve issue

The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a frustrating blow Wednesday evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since spring training.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Rays' Shane McClanahan has targeted timetable for his return

The Rays have a timeline for the return of their ace. President of baseball operations Erik Neander told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM this week that Shane McClanahan is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 22

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 pitching arm.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 22

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

McClanahan's anticipated return may now be on hold.

Rays trade away right-handed pitching prospect

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / February 16

Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter

Shane McClanahan hasn't thrown a big-league pitch in over 18 months, but he has already earned the start for the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 28.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 5

Tampa Bay Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Makes List of Most Anticipated Injury Returns

After over a year of waiting, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting their ace back. Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schusterman compiled a list of 20 players who missed all or most of the 2024 season due to injury, with each of their returns standing out as key storylines for their respective teams in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 16

Tampa Bay Rays Name Workload Expectations For Shane McClanahan as He Returns From Injury

According to Tampa Bay Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander, the team expects ace lefty Shane McClanahan to throw somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 innings this season as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Rays expect Shane McClanahan to be ready for 2025 season

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a bounce back season after an uncharacteristically poor year in 2024. The Rays need to fill plenty of their holes on the roster in order to get back into the playoffs and in contention for the America League pennant, and one of those pieces will be back in star starting pitcher Shane McClanahan.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2023

Rays ace will miss entire 2024 season after Tommy John Surgery

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is not even finished yet and the Tampa Bay Rays already got some brutal news for the 2024 season. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters on Tuesday that ace starting pitcher Shane McClanahan will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery on Monday and is likely to miss the entire 2024 season.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023