Rays Place McClanahan on IL with Back Tightness

Rays president Erik Neander called the injury "pretty minor," McClanahan expected to miss just "two starts." Right-hander Alex Cook was called up from Triple-A Durham Bulls to provide bullpen depth, though he's yet to pitch in MLB this season.

McClanahan, a two-time All-Star, has a 3.09 ERA and 9-6 record through 20 starts this season. The injury comes after he missed time in 2023 due to Tommy John surgery and in 2024 due to triceps nerve irritation. With the trade deadline approaching Aug. 3, the Rays have been linked to Detroit's Tarik Skubal and New York's Freddy Peralta. milkshakeslot.lat