The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a frustrating blow Wednesday evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since spring training.

Boston Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer, right, is kissed on the Wally the Green Monster mask by pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) after his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Boston. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa

The feats we are about to discuss are not Herculean. Some might argue they are not even remarkable. They will not break records, nor are they likely to influence voters of the major offseason awards.

If Chandler Simpson is smarting after the Tampa Bay Rays sent him to Triple-A Durham, he isn’t showing it. Simpson, 24, went 5-for-5 Sunday as the Durham Bulls routed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins affiliate) 10-2.

But he's not the only star rookie in Boston. The Red Sox previously called up shortstop Marcelo Mayer, the No. 8 prospect in the sport. And he broke out Wednesday night with two home runs in his first two at-bats against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Rays closed out a 5-1 homestand with Sunday's 3-2 victory. All of this helped Tampa Bay stay strong in the latest MLB Power Rankings, sitting in the No. 14 spot and moving up two from last week's location, according to MLB.com.

By reaching 25 steals against the Red Sox on Tuesday, José Caballero achieved a feat the Rays had only seen from Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and Josh Lowe.

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Though Littell gives up 4 solo homers, manager Kevin Cash feels like the offense should have been able to do more.

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