Shane McClanahan

Rays manager Kevin Cash said recently that Shane McClanahan has resumed playing catch, but he still has "a long way to go" before returning from the IL.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan has been on the injured list since early September with left forearm tightness. The earliest he may return is likely the last week of September.

Shane McClanahan started a throwing progression on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

It is a step in the right direction for McClanahan. He hit the injured list with forearm tightness back in early September.

Shane McClanahan (forearm) was placed on the IL on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

It's unfortunately back to the IL for McClanahan. The lefty missed the first couple of weeks of August due to back pain. Now, he's on the shelf with a more concerning issue. McClanahan is reportedly dealing with forearm tightness. McClanahan missed all of 2024 and 2025 following Tommy John surgery, as well as nerve issues in his left arm.

Shane McClanahan allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan pitched three scoreless innings to start the game, but surrendered an RBI single in the fourth inning before allowing a two-run single and solo homer in the fifth. He now owns a 3.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 106 strikeouts across 118 innings this season. His next scheduled start is on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves.

Shane McClanahan allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings in Friday's 9-4 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Fantasy Impact

In his third start since returning from the injured list, McClanahan reached the 80-pitch mark while allowing three earned runs, including a two-run home run to Jackson Merrill. Since returning, he's posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 14 innings. His next scheduled start is on Wednesday against the New York Mets.