WEST SACRAMENTO -- By late July, in the wake of his latest setback on his long road to recovery, Shane McClanahan ’s chance of a return to the Major Leagues in 2025 was already slim.

Now, that possibility is officially off the table.

McClanahan underwent a surgical procedure Monday with Dr. Steven Shin to “clean up around the nerve” in his left triceps and will not pitch again this season, Rays manager Kevin Cash said.

“I know he’s frustrated,” Cash said before Monday’s series opener against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. “We’re all frustrated and disappointed by that, but hopefully there’s some relief to the nerve area.”

The Rays would welcome a bit of relief regarding their ace left-hander, who hasn’t pitched in the Majors in over two years -- since Aug. 2, 2023. McClanahan

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