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Rays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers because of back tightness
['Erik Erlendsson', 'The Associated Press']
Winnipeg Free Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s win over the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.
“Any time it’s a back and not an arm, I think we feel better about it,’’ Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)McClanahan was pulled from the game two batters into the fourth inning and with the Rays leading 1-0.
The 29-year-old returned to the Tampa Bay rotation this year after missing the previous two-plus seasons because of injury.
McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2023 that kept him out for the entire 2024 season.