Rays fans eagerly anticipate the return of Shane McClanahan, who missed the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery and a triceps nerve issue, with hopes for his 2026 readiness. After a stellar 2022 season, McClanahan’s addition will bolster a depleted pitching staff, alongside candidates like Joe Boyle and Steven Matz. Griffin Canning is also recovering from an Achilles injury, with interest from multiple teams after a successful 2023 season. In position player news, utilityman Otto Kemp has recovered from knee and shoulder surgeries and aims to compete for a spot in the outfield after a promising rookie performance.
