Shane McClanahan Fantasy Stats

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan made his second start of 2026 on Monday, pitching four innings and allowing two earned runs, one hit, and four walks while striking out five in his team's 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. The talented lefty is trying to revitalize his MLB career after missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery and the entirety of 2025 due to a nerve issue in his triceps. Thus far, command has been a major issue for McClanahan, as he's issued seven walks across 8 2/3 innings pitched. Before his injury troubles, McClanahan had never recorded a walk rate above 8.7% in any of his three big-league seasons. While his control of the strike zone could return as he gets more reps under his belt in 2026, his current control issues will limit his ability to work deep into games. Fantasy managers may be forced to go in a different direction in their starting rotation, at least in the short term.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) made his first Grapefruit League start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and pitched well, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing two hits, walking none, and striking out one. McClanahan, a two-time All-Star, has not pitched since 2023, first having Tommy John surgery and then missing all of last year with a nerve-related issue in his left triceps muscle. The 28-year-old southpaw is back, though, and he was able to hit 96.7 mph with his fastball on Tuesday while throwing 16 of his 23 pitches for strikes. McClanahan was showing ace potential for the Rays before the injuries started, so there is upside here. However, after missing the last two seasons, workload restrictions will likely limit McClanahan's ceiling in 2026. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 67 fantasy starting pitcher as a late-round flier with upside. His ADP will only continue to rise if he looks good and stays healthy in spring training.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) did well in throwing "two innings" of live batting practice on Thursday in camp, and he's scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut next Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 28-year-old southpaw and two-time All-Star is currently the No. 69-ranked fantasy starting pitcher at RotoBaller, but his 2026 value will continue to rise if he proves he's fully healthy in spring training action. McClanahan last pitched in the big leagues in 2023, so there is obviously a lot of risk in rostering a pitcher that will surely have some workload restrictions this year, at least early on. He's a risk/reward fantasy selection who could struggle to return to his pre-injury form. McClanahan had Tommy John surgery in 2023 and then suffered a freak nerve injury to his triceps that kept him from pitching at all last year.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) will throw to live hitters in camp for the first time on Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder said earlier this month that McClanahan has looked "really, really good," and the expectation is that he'll be ready to be in the team's Opening Day starting rotation, barring a setback this spring. The 28-year-old southpaw was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023, but he's a massive in fantasy baseball in 2026 since he has not pitched in the big leagues since 2023. He made only two minor-league rehab starts last year before eventually undergoing surgery to fix a nerve issue in his triceps in August. McClanahan has shown ace potential before for the Rays, but he's RotoBaller's No. 69 fantasy starting pitcher because of the injury risk. Even if McClanahan bounces back nicely, workload restrictions will likely limit his upside.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash and president of baseball operations Erik Neander said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) will get a full build-up in spring training, and the expectation is that he'll be ready for Opening Day, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Florida. "The last six or eight weeks have been really, really good," pitching coach Kyle Snyder said. "I think we'll consider the math in terms of the season and where he slots, but he's being totally built up to start, with the expectation that he'll be in our rotation." The 28-year-old southpaw is a dice roll going into 2026 since he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2023. McClanahan made only two minor-league rehab starts last year before having season-ending surgery on his triceps in August. The two-time All-Star will be hoping to find his pre-injury form in 2026 while the Rays manage his workload.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) is expected to be "fully ready" for the start of spring training in mid-February of 2026, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. McClanahan was expected to be a full-go going into spring training this year, too, after having Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in 2023. However, the talented southpaw suffered a left triceps nerve injury in spring training and did not pitch at all for the team in 2025. He made two rehab starts in the minors before eventually going under the knife in August. The Rays have similar optimism that McClanahan will be good to go next year, but at this point, despite the high upside, fantasy managers should be wary of spending too much on the oft-injured Rays ace. Remember, McClanahan has not pitched in the big leagues since August of 2023, so he's sure to have restrictions if he's healthy in 2026, at least early on.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) had surgery on his left triceps on Monday to try and address a lingering nerve issue in his arm, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan will now officially miss the rest of the season. "(The doctor) is not sitting there saying 'he's fixed.' That's not the case. It's, 'This is one step, and we'll see how this goes.' And hopefully we get good results. And if we don't, then let doctors decide what else is needed, if anything," manager Kevin Cash said. The 28-year-old southpaw made three minor-league rehab starts before being shut down, and what Cash had to say isn't very encouraging going into the offseason and next year. McClanahan, the former 31st overall pick in 2018 out of South Florida has not pitched in the big leagues since 2023 due to injuries, so it's fair to wonder if he can recapture his All-Star form in 2026.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps/biceps) was able to play catch from 60 feet on Monday and "felt OK, nothing great," per manager Kevin Cash. McClanahan has been sidelined all season after leaving a start late in spring training with a triceps issue and lately working through left biceps soreness. He was scheduled to make a fourth start for the Durham Bulls last Thursday, but he felt the biceps soreness during a 10-pitch bullpen session last Monday. After a week off, he's back to throwing again, but he'll need to ramp back up once again before he's ready to make his season debut. He seemed to be on track for a return in early August before the latest setback, but he now could return late in August or early in September, depending on his health and the Rays' position in the playoff race.

Bally Sports' Ryan Bass reports that the Tampa Bay Rays are "pulling back" ace Shane McClanahan (bicep, triceps) for a few days due to a sore bicep, which means he will miss his next minor-league rehab start on Thursday. Manager Kevin Cash said it has nothing to do with the triceps nerve issue that McClanahan dealt with in spring training, and it's just the result of fatigue while building his arm up. "He's frustrated, rightfully so, because he wants to be here," Cash said. "He wants to help us, so he could get a ball right back in his hand in the next two or three days." While it's frustrating for fantasy managers that have been holding the 28-year-old southpaw all year, it's ultimately not terrible news. It's still possible that McClanahan could make his season debut in August, although he'll likely be on a short leash and won't have much time to make a fantasy impact.