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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Expected to throw '150-ish' innings
Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Dec. 10 in an interview on MLB Network that he expects Shane McClanahan (elbow) to throw "150-ish" innings in 2025.McClanahan missed the 2024 season following August 2023 Tommy John surgery but has been able to go through a normal throwing program this offseason. The left-hander threw 115 innings in 2023 and had a career-high 173.1 frames in 2022 between the regular season and playoffs. This is McClanahan's second Tommy John surgery, however, and Walker Buehler's 2024 (Buehler was coming back from his second TJS) is an example of the downside involved with McClanahan in 2025. It's not yet clear how the Rays plan to manage McClanahan's workload, but it could involve some early removal from starts and/or extra rest in between outings.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Touches 94-95 mph in live BP
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Shane McClanahan (elbow) touched 94-to-95 mph in a 16-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday at Tropicana Field, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Cash added that McClanahan -- who is coming back from August 2023 Tommy John surgery -- is "mentally ready to go" and "excited about a normal offseason." The left-hander is expected to be ready for spring training and next year's Opening Day, although he is expected to have workload restrictions in place after missing the entirety of the 2024 campaign.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Facing hitters next week
Shane McClanahan (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice next Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It will be the left-hander's first time facing hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023. McClanahan began throwing off a mound last month and expects to have a "completely normal offseason." The 27-year-old should open the 2025 season in the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation but is likely to have some workload restrictions in place in his first year back from elbow surgery.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Throws off mound
Shane McClanahan (elbow) threw from a mound Tuesday, MLB.com reports.This was the first time McClanahan threw from a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2023. He threw 10 fastballs and is expected to progress to full bullpen sessions next. McClanahan is still very likely to miss all of the 2024 season.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Ups flat-ground throwing distance
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Shane McClanahan (elbow) has increased his throwing distance to 135 feet, MLB.com reports.Cash noted that McClanahan is "doing well" in his recovery from his Aug. 21, 2023 Tommy John surgery, the second such procedure of his career. The southpaw remains unlikely to return from the 60-day injured list in 2024.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Throwing from 90 feet
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Shane McClanahan (elbow) is "progressing well" and has ramped up his throwing off flat ground to 90 feet, MLB.com reports.The left-hander is still in the early stages of his recovery from his second career Tommy John surgery, which he underwent Aug. 21, 2023. The Rays are preparing for McClanahan to miss the entire 2024 season, though a return in September hasn't been completely discounted if the rehab process goes smoothly for the 27-year-old southpaw.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Placed on 60-day IL
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Shane McClanahan (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Tampa Bay needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Phil Maton. McClanahan will be sidelined until 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Avoids arbitration
Shane McClanahan (elbow) signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery in August, making it unlikely he pitches at all in 2024. However, if the 26-year-old lefty is able to return this season, he would add an extra $120,000 to his 2025 salary for every start he makes.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Will undergo Tommy John surgery
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Shane McClanahan (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.McClanahan had already been ruled out for the rest of 2023, but a Tommy John procedure will likely keep him out for all of 2024 as well. The 26-year-old southpaw landed on the injured list Aug. 3 and will undergo surgery sometime next week. He finishes 2023 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.18 WHIP alongside a 121:41 K:BB ratio through 115 innings.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan: Officially shut down for season
Shane McClanahan's (forearm) season is officially done, as he was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.McClanahan hit the injured list in early August with tightness in his left forearm, and it's since become clear that the injury is a serious one. Surgery is reportedly a possibility, and even if McClanahan can avoid it, he won't be back on a major-league mound until next year. The move creates space for Josh Fleming (elbow) to return from his own stay on the 60-day IL.
Shane McClanahan
#18 SP / Tampa Bay Rays / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 lb Age: 27 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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