Tampa Bay Rays Still Waiting For Clarity on the Health of Ace Shane McClanahan

The Tampa Bay Rays are still trying to figure out what's next for ace pitcher Shane McClanahan, who is on the injured list with a forearm problem.

The Tampa Bay Rays are still holding their breath on ace pitcher Shane McClanahan, who is on the injured list with a forearm problem. 

The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal:

McClanahan (forearm) visited with specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ANALYSIS
This was after he had an MRI and was examined by team orthopedic Dr. Koco Eaton last Thursday. McClanahan will be seen by another specialist, Dr. Keith Meister, next week as he and the Rays try to gain clarity on the pitcher's left forearm injury. Presumably, an update on McClanahan's long-term prognosis will be available following next week's exam. The southpaw has posted a 6.65 ERA in his last five starts, dealing with a back issue and now a forearm problem over that span.

This is all very ominous for the Rays, who are already dealing with season-ending injuries to Drew Rasmussen and Jeffrey Springs. The idea of McClanahan meeting with multiple specialists and having to wait weeks for answer paints a gloomy picture.

All in all, he's had a brilliant season for the Rays. He was named to the American League All-Star team this year. He's 11-2 with a 3.29 ERA. 

Tampa Bay is currently 68-46 on the season and trails the red-hot Baltimore Orioles by 3.0 games in the American League East. They do hold the top wild card spot right now.

The Rays will host the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET.

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