Shane McClanahan exits game with back tightness against Rangers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning due to back tightness. He was removed after hitting a batter and walking another, with the Rays leading 1-0 at that point. McClanahan had not allowed a hit up to that moment and was replaced by Casey Legumina. This was McClanahan’s 20th start of the season, having returned to the rotation after missing time due to previous injuries, including Tommy John surgery. His current season record stands at 9-6 with a 3.06 ERA, having thrown 49 pitches before his exit.
- •McClanahan left the game in the fourth inning.
- •Rays were leading 1-0 when he exited.
- •He had not allowed a hit prior to leaving.
- •Casey Legumina replaced him on the mound.
- •This was his 20th start of the season.
- 7:13 PMESPN MLB — Rays' McClanahan exits start with back tightness
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers because of back tightness
"Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness. McClanahan was pulled from the game two batters into the fourth inning and with the Rays leading 1-0. At the time, the left-hander had yet to allow a hit, but he did hit Ezequiel Duran with a pitch to start the fourth, followed by a walk to Brandon Nimmo.
"Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday's game against the Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 30, 2026, 7:13 PMRays' McClanahan exits start with back tightness
Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday's game against the Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:51 PMRays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers because of back tightness
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness. McClanahan was pulled from the game two batters into the fourth inning and with the Rays leading 1-0. At the time, the left-hander had yet to allow a hit, but he did hit Ezequiel Duran with a pitch to start the fourth, followed by a walk to Brandon Nimmo.
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