Shane McClanahan is expected to resume throwing later this week.

Fantasy Impact

There have not been many updates on the status of McClanahan since he landed on the injured list almost a month ago. He likely won't return until later in the summer.

The Rays placed Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan is dealing with a left triceps nerve-related issue. He appears to have avoided a worst case scenario injury after leaving his last spring training start early. Hunter Bigge was recalled as the corresponding move.

Shane McClanahan said Monday his left arm feels better post-Saturday’s tricep nerve irritation, per team updates, though no debut timeline is set.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan’s tricep issue from Saturday, post-2016 and August 2023 Tommy John surgeries, awaits nerve stabilization for a Rays re-evaluation, landing him on the IL as Zack Littell and Drew Rasmussen fill rotation gaps. Fantasy managers in all leagues should stash him, banking on his ace potential for a big 2025 return to Tampa Bay’s rotation once cleared.

Shane McClanahan has been diagnosed with an inflamed nerve in his triceps.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan suffered the injury on Saturday and exited with the Rays' trainer. The left-hander will miss the start of the season, but this was likely the best case scenario for the Rays. The team should provide a timetable for a return once he is able to begin a throwing program.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Shane McClanahan's injury was in the triceps area.

Fantasy Impact

McClanahan left his start early on Saturday in the third inning. He will undergo imaging on Sunday at which point another update should be provided.