MLB Picks: Shane McClanahan Strikeouts Props Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox for Tuesday 4/14/26 The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox are set to open a three-game series at Rate Field on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The Rays’ starting pitcher, Shane McClanahan, will face the White Sox’s rookie right-hander Noah Schultz in the first game of the series. DraftKings Sportsbook has set McClanahan’s strikeouts prop line at 5.5 for the matchup, and analyst Sam Connon provides insights into the lefty’s potential performance based on his recent health challenges, workload, and the context of the game. McClanahan, 28, is returning to the mound after a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries. He had undergone Tommy John surgery in August 2023, which delayed his 2024 season, and then suffered a nerve issue in his triceps during Spring Training 2025, requiring another procedure. As a result, he has not pitched deeply in his two starts this season. On March 31, he lasted 4.2 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing three runs and four strikeouts while throwing 79 pitches. His next start on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs saw him pitch 4.0 innings, yielding two earned runs and five strikeouts in 69 pitches. McClanahan is now 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.154 WHIP, and a 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings rate. FanGraphs’ Steamer model projects McClanahan to finish the 2026 season with an 8-7 record, a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 142 strikeouts across 22 starts. His projected 9.99 strikeouts per nine innings rank second in the majors, while his 3.2 projected fWAR places him 22nd among starting pitchers. However, Connon questions whether McClanahan will reach the 5.5 strikeouts prop line on Tuesday.#tampa_bay_rays #shane_mcclanahan #noah_schultz #chicago_white_soxx #sam_connon
