Tampa Bay Rays SHOULD PREPARE As If Shane McClanahan Will Not Return in 2026 [4P5TqR1QfYv]
Rays' ace Shane McClanahan eyeing 2026 comeback? Tampa Bay's pitching plans hang in the balance. Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano dissect the Tampa Bay Rays' optimistic outlook on McClanahan's return from injury. The duo analyzes Erik Neander's bullish statements and debates the realistic expectations for the left-hander's recovery. They also tackle the Rays' persistent catching woes, exploring potential solutions for the 2026 season. Plus, test your Rays knowledge with trivia from the 2013 Wild Card game and a deep dive into Kurt Suzuki's 16-year career. Will the Rays gamble on McClanahan's arm or seek alternatives? Tune in for expert insights on Tampa Bay's crucial roster decisions. 0:00 Rays' confidence in Shane McClanahan's return 5:36 Preparing for McClanahan's potential absence in 2026 9:51 Rays still searching for catching solutions 15:58 Evaluating free agent and trade options for catchers 26:52 Baseball Trivia and Name That WAR Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025. Nutrafol See thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Zippix Go to and use promo code LOCKEDON for 10% off your first order. Zippix Toothpicks—energy and focus, anytime you need it. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)