Shane McClanahan placed on injured list with lower back tightness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays announced that left-hander Shane McClanahan has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower back tightness. McClanahan exited his most recent start after three innings, prompting the team to take precautions regarding his health. Rays president Erik Neander indicated that they hope he will miss only two starts, but his return depends on how he feels in the coming week. McClanahan, a two-time All-Star, has a 3.09 ERA in 20 starts this season and was a leading candidate for a postseason starting role.
- •McClanahan placed on 15-day injured list due to lower back tightness.
- •Exited last start after three innings due to back pain.
- •Team hopes he will miss only two starts.
- •Has a 3.09 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 2026 season.
- •Injury may alter Rays’ postseason rotation plans.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Shane McClanahan? Why Rays placed All-Star pitcher on IL
"This could impact the Rays' trade deadline plans.
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