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3mo ago

Rays’ Shane McClanahan Returns With Two Scoreless Innings in Spring Debut

Tampa Bay plans a careful ramp-up through March with a tentative goal for him to take the fifth regular-season start if his build continues without setbacks.

Mar 1, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Aug 2, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) reacts during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • McClanahan threw two scoreless innings against the Phillies at Charlotte Sports Park, allowing two singles on 23 pitches with 16 strikes and finishing with a strikeout.
  • His fastball averaged about 94 mph and touched 96.7 mph as he operated below full effort under a planned ‘throttle’ approach.
  • He said he felt the presence of his late father during the outing, describing the day as emotional and confidence-building.
  • The Rays will monitor his workload day to day, aiming to build him to four or five innings to open the season and to manage his early-April usage.
  • If the progression stays on track, he is tentatively lined up for the fifth game in Milwaukee, which could set him up to start the April 6 home opener.