2 years agoTampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that both he and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) are "optimistic" that the 25-year-old will not have to miss much time with a left shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan did not feel right following his pregame bullpen session Tuesday and was scratched minutes before the game against the Marlins started, so the optimism is very good news for both the Rays and fantasy managers. An MRI and further evaluation are planned for Wednesday, and McClanahan could potentially miss just two weeks if everything is diagnosed as expected. This best-case scenario would still be a blow to fantasy managers heading into the fantasy playoffs, as McClanahan has been a stud with an 11-5 record, 2.20 ERA, and 11.12 K/9 rate through 24 starts.--Connelly Doan - RotoBaller
Source: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay Times