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Rays ace Shane McClanahan pulled with injury ahead of opening day start

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Shane McClanahan last pitched in the major leagues on Aug. 2, 2023 , and underwent his second Tommy John surgery 18 days later .

He sat out all of last season but came to camp confident he'd make his opening day assignment.

He was scheduled to be the Rays' opening day starter Friday , when they play host to Colorado Rockies.

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