Rays Place McClanahan On IL With Back Tightness

Rays president Erik Neander called the injury "pretty minor" and right-hander Alex Cook has been called up from Triple-A Durham Bulls to provide depth. Cook, who has a 3.78 ERA in Triple-A, is expected to bolster the bullpen rather than immediately fill McClanahan's rotation spot. palladian.co.za

This season, McClanahan has a 3.09 ERA and 9-6 record across 99 innings. The injury comes after he missed all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery and triceps nerve irritation. With the trade deadline approaching on August 3, the Rays may pursue a pitcher to bolster their rotation.