Rays' Shane McClanahan 'ready to go' vs. Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays obviously were concerned when ace Shane McClanahan left his last start with mid-back tightness.

But it appears those fears were unfounded.

McClanahan (11-1, 2.23 ERA), who leads the major leagues in victories and ERA, is scheduled to return to the mound Friday night when theRays open a three-game series at slumping Seattle. McClanahan is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two career starts against the Mariners.