Shane McClanahan

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Tampa Bay Rays · Pitcher

Age 296' 3" · 210 lbsThrows Left

#162 Current#187 Preseason#122 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 29-year-old left-hander enters 2026 as a reliable mid-rotation starter for Tampa Bay, coming off a season where he posted a 3.30 ERA with 73 strikeouts over 73.2 innings and a respectable 1.22 WHIP. McClanahan's multi-time All-Star pedigree (2022, 2023) demonstrates his ability to compete at an elite level, though his 6-5 record suggests some run-support challenges or inconsistent run prevention that fantasy managers should monitor. His strikeout rate remains solid enough to provide upside in deep leagues, but the modest win total and ERA in the mid-3s profile him as a streaming option or depth starter rather than a frontline fantasy asset. Injuries have been a recurring theme in his career, so durability and workload will be key factors in determining whether he can build on his All-Star credentials in 2026.

News Updates

McClanahan records three strikeouts in Rays return
Shane McClanahan showed he is ready for the stretch run by recording three strikeouts in his return to action for the Rays. The left-hander's performance in his comeback appearance suggests Tampa Bay will have him available for the final weeks of the season.
Aug 18, 2026
McClanahan throws perfect rehab start, returns on horizon
Shane McClanahan completed a three perfect innings in a Triple-A rehab outing for Durham, striking out two batters. The left-handed pitcher's back injury appears to be improving as he works his way back to MLB action.
Aug 12, 2026
McClanahan departs early with back tightness
Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan left Thursday's start in the fourth inning with mid-back tightness. While manager Kevin Cash noted it is good news the injury is back-related rather than arm-related, the severity remains unknown. This could impact Tampa Bay's rotation going forward.
Jul 31, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	Tampa Bay Rays	25	25	10	6	3.43	1.27	141	123.1	37
2022	Tampa Bay Rays	28	28	12	8	2.54	0.93	194	166.1	38
2023	Tampa Bay Rays	21	21	11	2	3.29	1.18	121	115.0	41
2026	Tampa Bay Rays	24	24	10	7	3.36	1.12	106	118.0	39
Career	Totals	98	98	43	23	3.10	1.11	562	522.2	155

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	2 teams▼	4	4	0	0	0.00	0.57	13	7.0	1
2019	3 teams▼	24	22	11	6	3.36	1.21	154	120.2	45
2025	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	10.80	2.70	5	3.1	2
2026	Durham Bulls	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.00	2	3.0	0
Career	Totals	32	30	11	6	3.29	1.19	174	134	48

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.6 mph

Avg Spin2100 rpm

Whiff %26.8%

K %21.8%

BB %8.0%

Hard Hit %41.5%

Barrel %8.9%

xERA4.27

xBA Against0.245

xSLG Against0.413

BA Against0.211

SLG Against0.324

GB%46.9%

FB%27.3%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

Tampa Bay Rays

3.43

1.27

141

123.1

2022

Tampa Bay Rays

2.54

0.93

194

166.1

2023

Tampa Bay Rays

3.29

1.18

121

115.0

2026

Tampa Bay Rays

3.36

1.12

106

118.0

Career

Totals

3.10

1.11

562

522.2

155

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

0.00

0.57

7.0

2019

3 teams▼

3.36

1.21

154

120.2

2025

2 teams▼

10.80

2.70

3.1

2026

Durham Bulls

0.00

3.0

Career

Totals

3.29

1.19

174

134