Tampa Bay Devil Rays McClung began the season with the
Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a starting pitcher, was sent later that year to the minor leagues, and was converted to be a
closer.
Milwaukee Brewers He started the season in Triple-A
Durham of the
International League, before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for
Grant Balfour on July 27. He was then assigned to the
Nashville Sounds of the
Pacific Coast League before being called up to Milwaukee on August 21, making his debut with the Brewers in a relief appearance on the same day. He began the season in the Brewers bullpen, later being moved into the rotation in place of Carlos Villanueva. His first appearance as a starter for Milwaukee was against the
Washington Nationals on May 24. After the Brewers traded for
CC Sabathia, McClung and
Dave Bush shared a spot in the rotation with Bush pitching on the road and McClung pitching at home. This experiment ended on August 2, with Bush taking the rotation spot and McClung moving to the bullpen. He became a free agent following the 2009 season.
Florida Marlins On February 1, 2010, McClung signed a minor league contract with the
Florida Marlins with an invite to spring training. He was released on March 30.
Texas Rangers On December 18, 2010, McClung signed a minor league contract with the
Texas Rangers. He was released on July 13, 2011.
Milwaukee Brewers (second stint) On January 10, 2012, McClung signed a minor league deal with the Brewers. On July 29, McClung was released. He went 2–13 with a 6.36 ERA in 21 appearances (20 starts) with Triple-A Nashville.
Chicago Cubs On August 13, 2012, McClung signed a minor league contract with the
Chicago Cubs. In 4 appearances (3 starts) for the Triple-A
Iowa Cubs, he struggled to a 1–2 record and 6.32 ERA with 16 strikeouts across innings pitched. McClung elected free agency following the season on November 2.
Sultanes de Monterrey On March 21, 2013, McClung signed with the
Sultanes de Monterrey of the
Mexican League. In 13 appearances for Monterrey, he recorded a 1.69 ERA with 15 strikeouts and five
saves across innings pitched. McClung was released by the Sultanes on April 26.
Uni-President Lions On May 20, 2013, McClung signed with the
Uni-President Lions of the
Chinese Professional Baseball League. He was released on June 16.
Pericos de Puebla On July 6, 2013, McClung signed with the
Pericos de Puebla of the
Mexican League. In 11 appearances for Puebla, he posted a 1–1 record and 2.92 ERA with 9 strikeouts across innings pitched. McClung was released by the Pericos on November 18.
Pittsburgh Pirates On November 20, 2013, McClung signed a minor league contract with the
Pittsburgh Pirates. He was released on March 19, 2014. ==Personal life==