The Tampa Bay Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the remainder of the postseason, ending the possibility that the left-hander could return during the American League Championship Series or World Series.
Manager Kevin Cash announced the decision Sunday, October 11. McClanahan has not pitched since September 3, when he left a start with tightness in his left forearm. Cash described him as a healthy pitcher and indicated he should be ready for Spring Training, MLB Trade Rumors reported, citing Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
That assessment separates the shutdown from a confirmed new injury or surgery announcement. Tampa Bay is closing his 2026 workload after a season in which he returned from a lengthy absence.
McClanahan went 10–7 with a 3.36 ERA this season. His return to the majors followed two missed seasons, and he was already unavailable for Tampa Bay’s Division Series sweep of the Yankees, Sports Illustrated reported.
The Rays now enter a best-of-seven ALCS against Cleveland with Drew Rasmussen scheduled to start Monday’s opener. Freddy Peralta and Nick Martinez remain other starting options, while Ian Seymour and Griffin Jax give the club flexibility between starting and relief roles. The full series rotation still requires confirmation.
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