Rotation Roundup - Greene is Back and There's Rehabbing Pitchers Everywhere

With the calendar turning to July, things are starting to get interesting. Timetables look very different now as we are officially in the second half of the season. Let’s take a look at the latest news as it relates to starting pitchers.

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Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds

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This is a big one. Admittedly, I try not to focus on how pitchers perform statistically in rehab appearances, but given Greene hasn’t pitched at the major league level, it’s hard to ignore his success. We also know what he’s capable of when healthy, so seeing Greene return to the big leagues this weekend is certainly exciting. At the risk of hyperbole, this is a great addition to your roster, and that’s especially the case in leagues where trading isn’t a factor. In three rehab starts, Greene didn’t allow an earned run in 14.1 innings while striking out 13 compared to just two walks.

Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Wait, Glasnow is on the Injured List and the Dodgers are taking it slow with one of their starting pitchers? There’s no questioning what Glasnow can do when on the mound, but he’s now been sidelined for two months with back spasms, and his timetable to return is still unclear. Glasnow has just now been cleared to begin a throwing program, so at this point, it’s difficult to truly count on him for 2026.

Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays

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Everyone can just exhale here. After essentially not pitching in the last two years due to injury, it would make sense that the left-hander would be starting to show some miles. In four June starts, McClanahan finished with a 5.79 ERA and 1.82 WHIP, and his ERA still sits at 3.30 with a 1.22 WHIP. That just speaks to how well McClanahan had been performing previously. Tampa Bay, rightfully so, skipped McClanahan’s turn in the rotation last week to give him some extra rest. There’s nothing to be concerned about as he made his return on Wednesday. If someone is scared off by McClanahan’s June performance, use that to your advantage. However, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Rays manage his workload once again over the second half of the season.

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