Shane McClanahan's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (elbow) is expected to have a normal, healthy offseason after completing his rehab program from Tommy John Surgery on Sept. 25 by throwing 15 to 16 pitches in a live batting practice session at Tropicana Field. McClanahan looked good during that session and was hitting 94 to 95 mph. He had his second TJ surgery back on Aug. 21 of 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season for the Rays. The 27-year-old southpaw has been an All-Star twice and is expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training in February. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks during the spring, McClanahan will open the start of the 2025 regular season atop Tampa's starting rotation. Although McClanahan has high-end fantasy upside when healthy, he'll also probably be on a strict pitch count early on.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (elbow) is nearing the end of his rehab program and will be a full go for the 2025 season. McClanahan had Tommy John surgery in August of 2023 and took his rehab slow to ensure he was ready to go for next season. The 27-year-old says that he is feeling as good as he did before getting injured and is ready for a big season in 2025. Shane O Mac is one of the best in the game when healthy, and he is likely to be drafted relatively highly for a pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. If he is out there in any keeper leagues, this is a good time to go out and get him.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (elbow) took a big step in his rehab progression on July 30, when he threw off the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery on Aug. 21 of 2023, his second time having the procedure. McClanahan threw 10 fastballs at Tropicana Field and said he felt good afterward, and he has since progressed to throwing regular bullpen sessions. He's expected to miss the entire 2024 season, although the two-year contract he signed with the team in January to avoid salary arbitration included escalators for 2025 to account for the possibility of a late-season return this year if his rehab allows for it. The 27-year-old southpaw was moved to the 60-day injured list on Feb. 14. The former first-rounder was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023 and has ace potential when he's healthy.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (elbow) took a big step in his throwing progression ahead of Tuesday's game against the visiting Miami Marlins, throwing off the mound for the first time since he underwent his second Tommy John surgery on Aug. 21, 2023. McClanahan threw 10 fastballs at Tropicana Field and said he felt good thereafter. He will soon progress to throwing full bullpen sessions while incorporating multiple pitches, which would be another significant step forward. The 27-year-old star left-hander is still expected to miss the rest of the season, but it's worth mentioning that the two-year contract he signed with the Rays last offseason included escalators for the 2025 campaign to account for the possibility of a late-season return this year, if his rehab allows for it. With Tampa Bay selling ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, however, McClanahan won't be back until next season in all likelihood.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (elbow) has increased his throwing distance to 135 feet on flat ground. Manager Kevin Cash said on Monday that McClanahan is "doing well," but he is still unlikely to pitch for the Rays this season. The 27-year-old star left-hander underwent Tommy John surgery on Aug. 21 of last year, his second time having the procedure, though it's worth mentioning that the two-year deal he inked with Tampa Bay in January to avoid arbitration included escalators for his 2025 to account for the possibility of a late-season return in 2024 if his rehab permits it. In 115 innings in 2023, McClanahan went 11-2 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 121 strikeouts and 41 walks.