Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan leaves his start against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning due to back tightness. According to reports, McClanahan is pulled two batters into the frame after Tampa Bay takes a 1-0 lead. At the time of his departure, he has not allowed a hit, but he has faced trouble in the inning. He hits Ezequiel Duran with a pitch to begin the fourth, then issues a walk to Brandon Nimmo. McClanahan’s exit occurs after these events and before any further scoring or additional baserunners are reported in connection with the injury.
Both accounts describe the reason as back tightness and place the timing of the removal in the fourth inning, with the Rays still ahead 1-0. Details about the severity of the back issue, the likelihood of further missed starts, or any immediate updates on his status are not provided in the supplied summaries.
