Shane McClanahan Throws Five Scoreless Innings in Spring Start on Friday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan impressed in a Spring Training start against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, throwing 73 pitches over five shutout innings and recording four strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, McClanahan topped out at 96.8 mph on his fastball. The 28-year-old left-hander has not pitched in an MLB game since August of 2023. McClanahan first underwent Tommy John surgery, and then missed all of 2025 after a nerve issue was discovered in his triceps. Based on his extensive injury track record, expectations for McClanahan's workload and production should be tempered heading into 2026. Still, McClanahan has been an excellent pitcher when healthy, recording a 3.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 28% strikeout rate across 404 2/3 career innings (74 starts). His profile comes with significant risk, but McClanahan could provide standout fantasy production when on the mound in 2026.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
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