Availability
Cardinals prospect Brandon Clarke underwent surgery on his shoulder and is expected to be sidelined until June.
Fantasy Impact
Clarke was acquired by St. Louis in the Sonny Gray trade this offseason. The injury decreases his chances of making his debut this season.
Brandon Clarke was traded to St. Louis on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Clarke, the Red Sox No. 5 prospect (MLB.com) at the time of the trade, is one of two young pitchers, along with Richard Fitts, being sent to St. Louis in exchange for Sonny Gray. Clarke was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft and has yet to pitch above High-A ball. He did rack up 60 strikeouts alongside a 4.03 ERA in 38 innings between High-A and Single-A in 2025. Clark also walked 27 batters, so his control needs significant improvement.