Rays Reinstate All-Star Pitcher From IL for Division Matchup
Summary
The Tampa Bay Rays have brought back pitcher Shane McClanahan from the injured list to start against the Baltimore Orioles. McClanahan missed time due to back tightness but performed well in a rehab game and will help the Rays try to avoid losing all four games in their series.Key Facts
- Shane McClanahan was taken off the 15-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays.
- He will start the final game of a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Rays have lost three games in a row, giving up 20 runs total.
- McClanahan had Tommy John surgery and recently returned to play with a 3.09 ERA (earned run average).
- He missed time due to left mid-back tightness and left his July 30 game early.
- McClanahan pitched three perfect innings in a minor league rehab game.
- Joe Boyle was sent back to Triple-A Durham after allowing two runs in 3.1 innings.
- The Rays currently have the best record in the American League at 74-49.
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