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'Fantasy ace' McClanahan nearing return for Rays

July 14, 2025 02:19 PM

As Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan made his first rehab start of the season over the weekend, Eric Samulski explains why managers should stash the fantasy force ahead of his big league return.

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