Shane McClanahan's Season Cut Short by Tommy John Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season. The decision was made after multiple evaluations and opinions from medical professionals. This is McClanahan's second Tommy John surgery, and the recovery timeline is uncertain. The Rays' pitching rotation has been hit hard by injuries this season, with McClanahan joining Tyler Glasnow, Jeffrey Springs, Drew Rasmussen, and Zach Eflin on the sidelines. The team will rely on a four-man rotation and utilize bullpen arms to fill the gaps.