McClanahan’s Return Lights Up Rays | Tampa Bay Rays News

Shane McClanahan delivered a dominant five-inning shutout, firing 98 mph fastballs and attacking hitters with precision — exactly the kind of performance the struggling Rays desperately needed. Returning from back tightness, his 74-pitch outing marked a major milestone, praised by his manager as “tremendous” and “outstanding.” McClanahan credited his success to simplifying his approach, trusting his defense, and staying focused on one pitch at a time. Teammates like Drew Rasmussen hailed him as the pitcher they need, and if he, Rasmussen, and Nick Martinez all continue this level of play, the Rays could boast three of the AL’s top starters — though careful workload management remains key. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbefc059e0dd634b