The second half of the Rays 2023 season continues to be the absolute worst, most notably with Shane McClanahan — the two time All-Star and Rays ace — needs a second Tommy John surgery and will be out through 2024.
As reported by Marc Topkin in the Tampa Bay Times:
He visited with and/or consulted with three doctors over the last two weeks and had options for less severe procedures, such as loose body removal or flexor repair. He met Tuesday with another specialist, Dr. Keith Meister, and opted for the complete ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, scheduled for Monday in Texas.