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Shane McClanahan Delivers Scoreless Rehab Debut as Rays Target Mid-August Return

He will continue to add innings in the minors ahead of a projected early to mid-August return to the Rays’ rotation.

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Mar 1, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the second inning during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • McClanahan threw one hitless, scoreless inning on July 8 for the Florida Complex League Rays, facing four batters with one strikeout and one walk.
  • Manager Kevin Cash, citing assistant coach Rick Knapp, praised his poise and labeled the outing “a very pro effort.”
  • This appearance marks the start of a structured rehab progression that will see him advance from Rookie ball to Triple-A Durham to rebuild stamina and mechanics.
  • He has not pitched in the majors since August 2, 2023, when he underwent his second Tommy John surgery and later suffered a triceps nerve irritation in spring training.
  • If he tolerates the workload over the 30-day rehab window, McClanahan could rejoin the Rays’ rotation in early to mid-August.