Overview
- Kevin Cash confirmed Sunday that Shane McClanahan will be shut down for the remainder of the 2026 postseason, removing the Rays’ planned top-of-rotation option and ending his comeback after 24 starts and 118 innings this year.
- Drew Rasmussen delivered a quality outing Monday but was left in for a 91st pitch that Patrick Bailey hit for a game-tying homer, and the Rays’ bullpen surrendered decisive runs in the seventh through ninth innings.
- Cleveland’s comeback was driven by timely hitting and baserunning from José Ramírez, plus contributions from recent additions such as Patrick Bailey, Chase DeLauter and Jo Adell to build a four-run cushion.
- Tampa Bay made an ALCS roster move adding right-hander Brody Hopkins and dropping Garrett Cleavinger while Cleveland added righty Slade Cecconi, and Junior Caminero was checked after a ninth-inning collision and cleared to continue.
- With the Guardians up 1-0, the Rays are expected to use a four-man rotation and heavier bullpen work, a shift that raises questions about reliever readiness and how Tampa Bay will manage innings in the remainder of the series.