Shane McClanahan

McClanahan (triceps) has been healthy throughout spring training, by all accounts. He threw two simulated innings during live batting practice on Thursday and completed the session without complications.

Fantasy Impact

His Grapefruit League debut is scheduled for Tuesday against Philadelphia. McClanahan is targeting a spot in Tampa Bay's Opening Day rotation.

Shane McClanahan (triceps, elbow) threw a live batting practice session Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan faced live hitters for the first time since last July after being shut down due to a triceps injury while continuing to work back from Tommy John surgery in 2023. The left-hander continues to progress to a return to the mound while fantasy managers hope for a return to form near the top of the Tampa Bay rotation once the 2026 season gets underway.

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Shane McClanahan has been working out at a facility in South Tampa and that “the last six or eight weeks have been really, really good,” adding that he’s being fully built up as a starter with the expectation he’ll be part of the rotation.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan has not pitched in the majors for the Rays since 2023, after undergoing Tommy John surgery and later addressing a nerve issue in his triceps that required surgery in 2025. The Rays will likely be cautious with him throughout spring training and the regular season, and an innings limit this year would not be surprising. Despite recent injuries, McClanahan carries tremendous upside. He is a two-time All-Star with a career 3.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 456 strikeouts across 404.2 innings.

The Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan have avoided arbitration with a one-year, $3.6 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan hasn't appeared in the big leagues since the 2023 season due a variety of arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery and triceps surgery that ended his 2025 season in August. Now 28, McClanahan owns a career 3.02 ERA in 74 starts between the 2021 and 2023 seasons.

Shane McClanahan underwent a surgical procedure on Monday to address a lingering nerve issue in his left arm.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan was working his way back from left triceps nerve irritation when his rehab assignment was paused in late July after he began feeling biceps tendinitis. He underwent a season-ending surgical procedure on Monday to address the lingering nerve issue. Rays manager Kevin Cash noted, “This is one step, and we’ll see how this goes. Hopefully, we get good results.” McClanahan has not pitched in an MLB game since August 2, 2023, and the club is expected to be cautious with his recovery.