Shane McClanahan will not pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays in the postseason
McClanahan had Tommy John surgery and then a nerve issue that forced him to miss 2024 and 2025.
The Tampa Bay Rays will not feature pitcher Shane McClanahan in the postseason. Manager Kevin Cash announced on Sunday that McClanahan will not be included in the AL Championship Series roster, despite logging 118 innings during his return from a two-year absence. McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery and a nerve issue, resulting in missed 2024 and 2025 seasons.
This season, he was 10-7 with a 3.36 ERA in 24 starts before being placed on the injured list due to left forearm tightness in early September. Cash expressed gratitude for McClanahan's contributions in leading the team to the postseason and noted that his dominant performance this year earned him a strong case for Comeback Player of the Year.
However, McClanahan will now focus on being a healthy and supportive teammate for the upcoming season. The Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of the ALCS on Monday night.
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