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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 11

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan ruled out for rest of postseason

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will not be on the team's roster for the remainder of the postseason, manager Kevin Cash announced during his media session on Sunday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Durbin, McClanahan, Guerrero Jr.

Left-hander Shane McClanahan won’t be an option for the Tampa Bay Rays moving forward, based on what the club indicated on October 11. Plus, Caleb Durbin and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 12

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

If the Tampa Bay Rays are going to win their first World Series title, they will have to do so without Shane McClanahan.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Shane McClanahan Ruled Out For Rest Of Postseason

The Rays had been hoping to get erstwhile ace Shane McClanahan back at some point in the playoffs. That’s no longer a possibility. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, McClanahan has been ruled out for the remainder of the postseason.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 24

Rays Announce Two-Time All-Star Not Available For ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays have secured the American League's top seed and a bye in the postseason. The Boston Red Sox will likely be heading to the Bronx on Tuesday for a best-of-three series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Rays Issue Shane McClanahan Update for MLB Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays will be without Shane McClanahan when they begin their 2026 postseason run, but the left-hander could still return later in October.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Shane McClanahan Not Available For Division Series

The Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the Division Series, manager Kevin Cash told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He could return later in the postseason if Tampa Bay advances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Shane McClanahan Out Through Regular Season

Shane McClanahan, who’s been on the 15-day injured list since September 4th with left forearm tightness, will not return in the regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

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The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: Tampa Bay Rays

Over the past 15 years, the Rays’ track record atop the MLB Draft has been mixed. Yes, the club hit with several of their first-rounders, most notably Blake Snell and Shane McClanahan.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 6

Things Will Change for Stretch Run With Rays' Shane McClanahan Injured

After losing three of their last four games prior to Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to get back into the win column with a 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers. With the lead in the American League East still tight, every game still counts for the Rays.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 5

Mariners News: Troy Taylor, Shane McClanahan, and Luis Durango

Good morning, foLLks, and happy Labor Day Weekend! The M’s fell to ten games under .500, losing 7-6 to the A’s. Now seven games back of the Astros, I think a fork can be safely stuck in the 2026 Mariners season.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 5

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Grisham, Judge, McClanahan

Aside from a hiccup earlier in the year, it’s been a mostly healthy season for Shane McClanahan in 2026. However, the Rays left-hander went back on the IL with a forearm injury on September 4.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 4

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan was placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness ahead of the Rays' game against the host Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

The Tampa Bay Rays have scuffled of late, losing three of their previous four games. An injury to one of their top starting pitchers could not have come at a worse time.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Rays Place Shane McClanahan On IL With Forearm Tightness

The Rays announced that left-hander Shane McClanahan has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness. Right-hander Alex Cook has been recalled as the corresponding move.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / TWSN / August 22

Shane McClanahan August 22nd Pitching Matchup & Analysis

After two straight All-Star seasons in 2022 and 2023, Shane McClanahan did not pitch at all in 2024 or 2025 due to injury. McClanahan is now back, and despite not making the All-Star Game, he’s posted some strong numbers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 21

Rays Reportedly Set To Active Relief Pitcher From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have been shaking up their pitching staff a lot in the last few weeks, with several key players landing on the injured list. Relief pitcher Cole Sulser and starting pitchers Shane McClanahan and Griffin Jax all hit the sidelines with ailments.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 18

Rays' Shane McClanahan Returning is Encouraging for Long-Term Outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays started the new week on a positive note and saw the return of a key player as well. It was a bit of a strange last week for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Rays Demote Player After Shane McClanahan's Activation

The Tampa Bay Rays have a choke hold on the American League East Division despite the crowed playoff scene within. The Rays sit 5.5 games up on the Yankees for first place in the division, but as of Monday, four of the five teams hold a playoff spot.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Rays Receive Promising Shane McClanahan Development Amid Athletics Series

Despite a plethora of pitching injuries, the Tampa Bay Rays continue to roll coming out of the Trade Deadline. The team is currently riding a seven-game win streak going into their series against the Athletics.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 31

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 30

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) exits early vs. Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2025

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

McClanahan's anticipated return may now be on hold.

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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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