<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/how-the-rays-season-is-slowly-unraveling-after-shane-mcclanahan-wander-franco-losses');   ga('set', 'title', 'How the Ray’s season is slowly unraveling after Shane McClanahan, Wander Franco losses');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rays-Shane-McClanahan-Wander-Franco-Rays-injuries.jpg"></figure><h1>How the Ray’s season is slowly unraveling after Shane McClanahan, Wander Franco losses</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-08-15T20:19:15-07:00">August 15th, 8:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-08-15T20:19:15-07:00">August 15th, 8:19pm</time><address><a>Shane Shoemaker</a>Shane is an Associate Editor/Editorial writer for ClutchPoints, covering a wide range of sports and entertainment. Shane is a lifelong Tennessean yet refuses allegiance to any Tennessee-based teams. He's a graduate from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a BA in Communications/Journalism. There's a good chance he'll never let you forget the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s been quite the 2023 season for the Tampa Bay Rays. They started the season by winning their first 13 games, positioning themselves nicely in the American League East division. They were the outright leaders until they hit a skid in July, finishing the month with an 8-16 record. They’re currently three games behind the Baltimore Orioles, yet still maintain a five-game lead for the first Wild Card position. But the question remains: Can the Rays hold on long enough to secure that Wild Card spot?</p><h2><b>A winning up-and-down season for the Rays</b></h2><p>The Rays still boast a 72-49 record, and as mentioned earlier, they are five games ahead of the last Wild Card spot, currently held by the Toronto Blue Jays. While their impressive start to the season was noteworthy, it was way back in the first half of the season. After the All-Star break and trade deadline, it’s a new game, where even the best teams are prone to experiencing massive slumps in their pursuit of making the postseason.</p><p>Since the All-Star break, the Rays have played at a .500 level, going 14-14. Following the trade deadline, where the Rays’ most notable acquisition was Cleveland Guardians pitcher Aaron Civale, they’ve gone 12-7. The Rays are still very much alive in the AL East race, trailing by only three games. A single series could be the deciding factor in determining the division winner. They are scheduled to face the Orioles in a four-game series in mid-September in Baltimore.</p><p>There’s no doubt the Rays are talented, as they’ve demonstrated throughout the season. However, what’s been most impressive is how they’ve managed to handle adversity, especially considering some key losses to their roster throughout the season.</p><h2><b>The Rays have battled injuries all season</b></h2><p>If the injury bug were a real-life insect, then the Rays’ clubhouse would have been infested with them throughout the season. From the beginning of the season, the Rays have had to contend with what other teams would consider debilitating injuries. Yet, they have continued to roll on and remain highly competitive, especially in the highly competitive AL East. Just recently, they lost outfielder Manuel Margot due to an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-tampa-handed-injury-blow-key-outfielder" rel="noopener">elbow injury</a>, which seems to be somewhat of a recurring theme for Tampa Bay.</p><p>Arm <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/TB/tampa-bay-rays/injuries/" rel="noopener">injuries</a> have significantly affected the Rays this season, particularly their starting pitching rotation, which might now have its own designated room at Tropicana Field due to the rapid accumulation of injured players. The most recent casualty is Shane McClanahan, who will miss not only the rest of this season but likely all of the next season as well due to Tommy John surgery. Surprisingly, there are two more players like him, Drew Rasmussen and Jeffrey Springs, who are also slated to undergo Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Shane Baz is still recovering from Tommy John surgery from last season.</p><p>They’ve also lost relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger for the season and have had <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-tyler-glasnow-opens-up-on-solid-return-from-back-injury" rel="noopener">intermittent issues</a> with starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow being on the injured list.</p><p>Despite all this, the Rays still maintain the sixth-best ERA in the majors at 3.87 and are second in WHIP at 1.20. Pitching-wise, this team is barely hanging on by a thread. However, they now face much bigger challenges that could impact both their offense and defense.</p><h2><b>What’s in store for Wander Franco?</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-wander-franco-restricted-list-mlb-investigation" rel="noopener">Larger issues</a> are at play when it comes to Wander Franco, which go far beyond the realm of baseball. Rumors and speculation abound, including legal implications, though nothing has been confirmed yet. Nevertheless, Franco has been a source of concern for the Rays this season before this issue arrived.</p><p>At the end of June, Rays manager Kevin Cash benched Franco due to his handling of frustrating situations. “Over the course of this season, there have been multiple instances where the way he’s dealt with his frustrations hasn’t aligned with our expectations of being a good teammate,” Cash <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37900384/rays-bench-wander-franco-way-handled-frustration" rel="noopener">stated</a>, as reported by ESPN.</p><p>As mentioned, the current issue is of much greater magnitude, unrelated to baseball. Nonetheless, it adds yet another layer of difficulty to the Rays’ already challenging season.</p><p>Franco ranks among the league’s <a href="https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/outs_above_average" rel="noopener">best defensive shortstops</a>, preventing nine runs with an Outs Above Average (OAA) of 12, according to Statcast. Offensively, he’s been a crucial part of the Rays lineup, which ranks eighth in batting average and fourth in runs. Finding a replacement for his .281 batting average, WRC+ of 129, and WAR of 4.7 won’t be a simple plug and play task. They’ll now have to rely on Osleivis Basabe, a 22-year-old prospect.</p><h2><b>Can the Rays still reach the postseason?</b></h2><p>We’re still a month and a half away from the regular season’s ending. It’s simply too early to determine if the Rays can hold on until October.</p><p>As the leaves start to turn and the crisp fall air sets in, the Rays could be holding on for dear life just to field a competitive team. They’ve heavily relied on their bullpen all season, and their starting pitching has struggled to stay healthy. Now, they’re dealing with an unconventional situation involving their star shortstop. If you’re part of the Rays organization, you might be asking, “What else could go wrong?” Yet, it’s better not to dwell on that thought, because another significant blow to either their lineup or rotation could potentially spell the end for this team.</p><p>Considering the Rays’ resilience throughout the season, consistently finding ways to win with their deep pool of young talent from the farm system, a spot in October is still feasible. However, making it to the postseason might be the extent of their success, as a healthy, well-rounded roster is crucial for playoff success. Every injury or unfortunate situation further stretches the limits of this roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How the Ray’s season is slowly unraveling after Shane McClanahan, Wander Franco losses

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His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-devastating-shane-mcclanahan-injury-update" rel="noopener">Shane McClanahan getting moved</a> to the MLB’s 60-day injury list was already a huge blow for the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, manager Kevin Cash has to deal with a bigger concern as Josh Flemming replaces McClanahan.</p><p>It was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-shane-mcclanahan-injury-2023-season" rel="noopener">unclear when Shane McClanahan</a> was going to return from his injury. The Rays pitcher was first placed on the 15-day IL with much optimism from the squad. His health status got much worse over time. It was later revealed that his elbow and forearm were massively affected which prompted a move to the 60-day IL.</p><p>The latest move meant that he would be out for the whole of the 2023 season. However, Kevin Cash revealed a huge injury status <a href="https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1691596025407156734" rel="noopener">update that will worry</a> Rays fans. Shane McClanahan will also be out for the remainder of the 2024 season, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.</p><p>This is because McClanahan will undergo Tommy John surgery. It will affect the way he pitches over the season and the recovery time will take a while. He was given three options: Tommy John surgery, flexor tendon procedure, and loose body removal. Tampa Bay was trying to avoid the former due to their need for Shane to come back as soon as possible.</p><p>Notably, the fastest timetable for a return would take Shane McClanahan at least 12 months. But, a lot of MLB teams have given their pitchers 14 months to fully recover from the procedure. Getting sidelined for this long will surely affect the Rays with their current World Series hopes and long-term plans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rays’ Shane McClanahan’s injury timetable is absolutely devastating

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Notably, Mistretta covers baseball, basketball, and football, with an emphasis on MLB as a Lead Editor. He is originally from a small town in Southern California. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Tampa Bay Rays superstar pitcher Shane McClanahan’s season is over. The team transferred the All-Star to the 60-day IL, <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1690403682972823552" rel="noopener">effectively ending his regular season</a>, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.</p><p>The odds of McClanahan returning in 2023 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-devastating-shane-mcclanahan-injury-update" rel="noopener">were already slim</a>. Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-brutal-shane-mecclanahan-injury-update-ahead-all-star-break" rel="noopener">suffering a forearm injury</a>, there was still a glimmer of hope that he’d upset the odds and return. Now it is confirmed that we won’t see McClanahan during the remainder of the regular season.</p><h2><b>Shane McClanahan out for rest of 2023 regular season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tampa-Bay-makes-final-Shane-McClanahan-injury-decision-2.jpg"></figure><p>The Rays have been hit hard by the injury bug in 2023, especially in their starting pitching rotation. Jeffrey Springs and Drew Rasmussen have also suffered injuries for Tampa Bay.</p><p>Prior to suffering his injury, McClanahan was named an All-Star for the second consecutive season. He likely would have garnered AL Cy Young consideration as well. McClanahan posted a 3.29 ERA and 1.183 WHIP to go along with 121 strikeouts across 115 innings pitched in 2023. Although wins and losses don’t mean what they used to in MLB for pitchers, McClanahan’s 11-2 record was still impressive.</p><p>After holding a division lead early in 2023, Tampa Bay now trails the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. Neither team features much pitching depth right now but both offenses are reliable. The Rays would feel much better about their situation if Shane McClanahan was healthy though.</p><p>It will be interesting to see if McClanahan returns in the playoffs. He wouldn’t be eligible to pitch again until the postseason, but there’s no guarantee that he will even be healthy by then. Still, it will be something to monitor.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rays make final Shane McClanahan injury decision

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rays-news-devastating-shane-mcclanahan-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rays get absolutely devastating Shane McClanahan injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tampa-Bay-gets-absolutely-devastating-Shane-McClanahan-injury-update.jpg"></figure><h1>Rays get absolutely devastating Shane McClanahan injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-08-08T13:16:42-07:00">August 8th, 1:16pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-08-08T14:30:31-07:00">August 8th, 2:30pm</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matthew Wadleigh was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno. He lives with his wife and two dogs. He is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are making a push in hopes of winning the American League East and making a deep run in October. However, it looks like they will have to sustain it without Shane McClanahan. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-shane-mcclanahan-surpasses-gerrit-cole-as-al-cy-young-favorite" rel="noopener">The Rays ace</a>, who emerged as a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-odds-rays-shane-mcclanahan-al-cy-young-betting-favorite" rel="noopener">Cy Young candidate</a>, is “highly unlikely” to <a href="https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1689001912404758528" rel="noopener">pitch this season,</a> per Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times.</p><p>“Cash said surgery is a possibility for McClanahan and it is ‘highly unlikely’ he will pitch again this season, though he will see another specialist before making any decisions.”</p><p>This is a crushing blow for the Rays, as McClanahan had an 11-2 record with a 3.29 ERA and 121 strikeouts. He struggled a bit in his past three starts, failing to go more than five innings in any of them, but he is still one of the best pitchers in the game when healthy.</p><p>Shane McClanahan got off to a terrific start but then suffered an injury, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-shane-mcclanahan-expected-injury-return-revealed" rel="noopener">McClanahan missed some time</a> before returning. However, after his latest start on August 2 against the New York Yankees, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tampa-bay-news-jays-lose-shane-mclanahan-to-ominous-injury" rel="noopener">McClanahan’s injury woes returned</a>, and now he is likely out for the season.</p><p>The Rays are three games back of the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the AL East, and the loss of McClanahan will be difficult to maneuver. They also lost Jeffrey Springs and Drew Rasmussen this season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-news-jeffrey-springs-tommy-john-surgery" rel="noopener">both to Tommy John surgery</a>, so it has been an absolutely brutal season injury-wise for Kevin Cash’s team.</p><p>There could be a more positive update for McClanahan, and Cash suggested he will get another opinion, but saying it’s “highly unlikely” is definitely not a good sign going forward.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rays get absolutely devastating Shane McClanahan injury update

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Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Coming out of the trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays are now focused on securing their spot in the postseason and making a run at the AL East crown. While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tampa-bay-news-jays-lose-shane-mclanahan-to-ominous-injury" rel="noopener">Rays recently lost</a> Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay has added some reinforcements in one of their best prospects.</p><p>The Rays <a href="https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1687499584585527296" rel="noopener">are calling up</a> Curtis Mead, who will take McClanahan’s spot on the roster, via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. While Mead is in Detroit for the Rays’ Friday matchup against the Tigers, there’s no word yet if Mead will be in the lineup.</p><p>But for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rays-3-must-watch-tampa-bay-prospects-spring-training" rel="noopener">Rays to call him up</a>, it isn’t likely Tampa Bay will want Mead sitting on the bench often. He’s one of the more prolific prospects in Tampa Bay’s farm system and currently ranks as their <a href="https://www.mlb.com/prospects/rays/" rel="noopener">third-best</a>, via MLB Pipeline.</p><p>Mead has spent this season predominantly at the Triple-A level, appearing in 46 games. He has hit .291 with three home runs, 38 RBI and three stolen bases. Alongside his bat, Mead offers plenty of defensive versatility and has experience playing every infield position.</p><p>Tampa Bay already has an infield lush with talent. Wander Franco is at short while Brandon Lowe mans second and Yandy Diaz plays first. Isaac Paredes has the least name value of the Rays’ starters, however, he is hitting .256 with 21 home runs and 63 home runs.</p><p>On the surface, there isn’t an immediate spot for Curtis Mead. However, his bat and versatility should allow him to find a role on the team. The Rays are certainly intrigued as they deemed one of their top prospects ready for MLB competition.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2025 SEASON STATS
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