"Rays fans have been waiting two years to see Shane McClanahan on a big-league mound. The electric lefty missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, then lost another season to a nerve issue in his triceps. McLanahan is on track to be ready for the 2026 campaign, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, though the southpaw will likely have his workload capped in some fashion."
"McClanahan was solid in his 2021 debut, then morphed into an AL Cy Young candidate the following season. He put together 28 starts of a 2.54 ERA with more than a strikeout per inning in 2022. McClanahan capped off the year with a strong start against the Guardians in the Wild Card round. He tossed seven innings of two-run ball, but was outdueled by Shane Bieber."
Shane McClanahan has missed the 2024 season after Tommy John surgery and then lost another season to a triceps nerve issue. He is projected to be ready for the 2026 campaign, though the team plans to cap his workload. McClanahan reached elite form in 2022, posting a 2.54 ERA across 28 starts with over a strikeout per inning and delivering seven strong innings in the Wild Card matchup despite a loss. The Rays rotation is thin after departures and trades, leaving openings for candidates like Steven Matz, Yoendrys Gomez, and possibly Zack Littell. Griffin Canning is rehabbing a ruptured Achilles, threw for teams at 93 mph, and remains a potential target for several clubs.
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