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MLB injury mailbag: Shane McClanahan optimism, Andrew Painter concern and more - The Athletic
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Taj Bradley may be needed to help the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation
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Rays ace Shane McClanahan 'highly unlikely' to pitch again in 2023
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Shane McClanahan unlikely to return in 2023 due to forearm injury
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Tampa Bay Rays' Ace Shane McClanahan Is 'Highly Unlikely' to Pitch Again This Season - The Messenger
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Rays' Shane McClanahan Highly Unlikely to Pitch Again in 2023 Due to Injury, per Cash, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Díaz, Lowe, Arozarena deliver run-scoring hits in 3-run 8th innings as Rays beat Cardinals 4-2 - Newsday
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Shane McClanahan to have Tommy John surgery
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Shane McClanahan injury update: 'Highly unlikely' to return
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Rays beat Diamondbacks 6-1 to win 2 of 3 in series between 1998 expansion teams - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shane McClanahan 'highly unlikely' to pitch again in 2023, Kevin Cash says - ESPN
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Rays ace Shane McClanahan 'highly unlikely' to pitch again in 2023, National Sports
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Shane McClanahan humbled by Rays 2023 Opening Day start
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McClanahan “Highly Unlikely” To Return This Season, Worsening Rays' Rotation Woes