Rays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers because of back tightness
Summary
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan left a game against the Texas Rangers because he felt tightness in his back. He was replaced early in the fourth inning after pitching without allowing a hit.Key Facts
- Shane McClanahan is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.
- He left the game in the fourth inning due to back tightness.
- At that point, he had not allowed any hits but had hit one batter and issued one walk.
- The game was against the Texas Rangers, and the Rays were leading 1-0 when he left.
- McClanahan threw 49 pitches before being replaced by Casey Legumina.
- He was making his 20th start of the season, with a 9-6 win-loss record and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.06.
- McClanahan returned to pitching this year after missing over two years due to injuries.
- He had Tommy John surgery in August 2023, which kept him out for the entire 2024 season.
- Earlier this year, he had nerve irritation in his left triceps, leading to additional surgery in August 2024.
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