Rays Pitching Crisis and McClanahan’s Comeback | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays’ pitching rotation is in turmoil as key starter Griffin Jax sits out with elbow discomfort and seeks a second opinion, adding to mounting concerns. Meanwhile, Shane McClanahan — who recently exited a game early with back pain — is making strong progress and set to start his first rehab assignment on August 11 with the Durham Bulls. After battling Tommy John surgery and a nerve issue that sidelined him all of 2025, this latest setback was thankfully non-arm related. McClanahan’s return couldn’t come at a better time: he’s posted a stellar 9-6 record with a 3.09 ERA this season, poised to inject much-needed depth into a struggling bullpen. 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/4aaf5140a274c398