Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, one of the biggest storylines involving the Tampa Bay Rays was starting pitcher Shane McClanahan . It had been years since he last took the mound for the Rays. Aug. 2, 2023, against the New York Yankees was the last time he pitched before his career was derailed by injuries. He underwent Tommy John surgery and had to get another procedure done on a nerve in his left elbow. That kept him sidelined until he made his debut in the 2026 season on March 31 , going nearly three years between outings. A two-time All-Star before succumbing to the injuries, it was anyone’s guess what he would provide the Rays on the mound. No one was expecting a return to that level right away, and he battled inconsistencies early on. But over his last three outings, he has looked like the McClanahan of old, dominating the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays. Shane McClanahan riding impressive scoreless streak May 6, 2026; St.…