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Rays Place McClanahan on IL, Recall Alex Cook

7/31/2026

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Summary

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day IL on July 31, 2026 for back tightness.
McClanahan left his Thursday start against Texas after three innings, with a 9-6 record and a 3.09 ERA in 20 starts.
Rays president Erik Neander said the injury is minor and expects McClanahan to miss only two starts.
The club recalled right-hander Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham, who has a 3.78 ERA over 33.1 innings this season.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, after the Chicago White Sox captured their first World Series since 1917, Mark Buehrle went on the 15-day injured list, ending a season with a 2.58 ERA. The Rays’ July 31 2026 placement of left-hander Shane McClanahan on the IL for back tightness shows how teams now use short-term IL moves to safeguard pitchers while managing rosters.

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day IL on July 31, 2026 for back tightness.
McClanahan left his Thursday start against Texas after three innings, with a 9-6 record and a 3.09 ERA in 20 starts.
Rays president Erik Neander said the injury is minor and expects McClanahan to miss only two starts.
The club recalled right-hander Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham, who has a 3.78 ERA over 33.1 innings this season.

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