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Rays Place Ace LHP Shane McClanahan (Forearm Tightness) on IL
McClanahan’s second IL stint this season comes after he logged a 10-7 record and 3.36 ERA in 24 starts.
On Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Shane McClanahan on the 15-day IL with left forearm tightness, recalling RHP Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.
Just two days after having their entire projected starting rotation healthy, the group suffered another setback; McClanahan's injury follows his recent return from a mid-back issue that sidelined him over two weeks.
McClanahan has made 24 starts this season, throwing 118 innings with a 3.36 ERA and 106 strikeouts while maintaining a strong 128 ERA+ and 3.49 FIP.
The pitcher does not believe the setback is serious, telling MLB.com, "We made the decision as a team to not let this compound, not let this snowball."
With only 22 games remaining before the postseason, the Rays lead the American League East Division and will rely on Ian Seymour and Griffin Jax to round out the rotation.