McClanahan (forearm) likely out for season; surgery possible

ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays will possible be with out ace Shane McClanahan for the remainder of the yr, as supervisor Kevin Cash mentioned it’s “highly unlikely” the injured left-hander will pitch once more this season.

McClanahan is presently on the 15-day IL resulting from tightness in his left forearm, which he skilled within the fourth inning of his begin at Yankee Stadium final Wednesday. Cash mentioned “probably everything’s on the table” for McClanahan at this level, together with Tommy John surgical procedure, flexor surgical procedure and free physique removing. The Rays hope to realize additional readability after McClanahan meets with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Monday.

“Surgery is certainly an option, but I don’t want to get too far ahead,” Cash mentioned. “I think in fairness to Mac and to us, he’s going to be down for a little while.”

The Rays obtained higher news on starter Tyler Glasnow, who was scratched Sunday in Detroit resulting from again spasms. The large right-hander obtained an injection on Tuesday morning and can take just a few days to get better earlier than probably rejoining Tampa Bay’s rotation this weekend towards Cleveland.

Without McClanahan, the Rays should lean closely on Glasnow, Zach Eflin and Trade Deadline acquisition Aaron Civale. They might proceed to make use of transformed reliever Zack Littell within the rotation, deliver again rookie righty Taj Bradley or fill the fifth spot with openers and bullpen days, when wanted, across the off-days left on their schedule.