Rays' Shane McClanahan to Start Season on Injured List with Nerve Irritation

The Tampa Bay ace, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will miss Opening Day as Ryan Pepiot steps into the rotation.

Shane McClanahan has been diagnosed with nerve irritation in his left triceps and will begin the 2025 MLB season on the injured list.
The injury occurred during McClanahan’s final spring training start, where he exited after 2⅔ innings against the Boston Red Sox.
Ryan Pepiot has been named the Opening Day starter for the Rays, replacing McClanahan for the matchup against the Colorado Rockies.
McClanahan, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and missed the 2024 season, had shown promise in spring training with seven scoreless innings across three starts.
The Rays have not set a timeline for McClanahan’s return but expressed optimism about the mild nature of the injury and his long-term recovery prospects.