For a player who has yet to throw a single pitch in the regular season, Shane McClanahan deserves attention. The former All-Star has been recovering from injury throughout the Tampa Bay Rays' regular season . Just when it looks like he is ready to relieve Ryan Pepiot of the ace role for Kevin Cash, he hits an obstacle. Rays president Erik Neander delivered some more bad news.

McClanahan's triceps and biceps injuries have made his rehab an extremely long road. However, the ace is committed to getting back to the lineup as soon as he can. However, Neander is not as optimistic as he was earlier this season. He spoke to Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin about his pitchers recovery and revealed that some problems have persisted.

According to Neander, nerve problems in McClanahan's left

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