The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League, but are putting one of their top starting pitchers back on the injured list.

Shane McClanahan was placed on the 15-day IL with left forearm tightness, the team announced on Friday.

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McClanahan started Thursday’s 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, pitching 5 innings while allowing 4 runs and 6 hits, He threw 72 pitches in the outing, striking out only three batters. There were no indications during or after the game that McClanahan was dealing with discomfort or an injury.

Following the game, Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team was hoping for a longer outing from…

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