McClanahan did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against Baltimore. He struck out five.
All of the damage against McClanahan came in the fourth frame, as he surrendered five hits, including back-to-back-to-back doubles, as part of a five-run inning for Baltimore. The rough frame was enough for Rays' manager Kevin Cash to pull McClanahan, marking the third time in his last four starts not reaching the fifth inning. Saturday's outing also set a season high in runs allowed. After a dominant start to 2023, McClanahan has struggled mightily over the last month, posting a 7.02 ERA and a 15:8 K:BB in his last four outings (16.2 innings).