McClanahan Done for Season With Left Forearm Tightness
The Rays have shut down their ace left-hander for the remainder of the 2025 season after he experienced left forearm tightness.
Shane McClanahan has been officially shut down for the 2025 season by the Tampa Bay Rays due to left forearm tightness. The news eliminates one of Tampa Bay's top starters from any remaining postseason or regular-season action. The Rays must now reconfigure their rotation and roster plans without their ace. Forearm tightness in a pitcher is a significant concern that often signals deeper structural issues.
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