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AUGUST 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brandon Clarke's full autopsy released: What we know The full autopsy confirmed cocaine and heroin as the main factors in Clarke's death on May 11, with multiple other prescription medications...

AUGUST 25 • USATODAY.COM

Activated off minor-league IL Clarke (arm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Clarke had surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm, delaying his season debut until mid-July. In four rehab outings, the lefty permitted five runs (four earned) with a 10:7 K:BB over 7.1 innings. Clarke has electric stuff, but he'll need to improve his control and durability to reach his immense ceiling.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Big velocity in rehab outing Clarke (arm) averaged 101.2 mph and topped out at 103.1 mph with his sinker in a rehab start with Single-A Palm Beach on Saturday.

Impact The box score results weren't favorable, as Clarke was charged with two runs on one hit and two walks over 1.1 innings. The stuff, however, was electric, with the southpaw showcasing a devastating sweeper in addition to premium velocity. Clarke got a late start to the season following surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm and is expected to eventually be assigned to Double-A Springfield. Durability and control have been issues for Clarke, but he could skyrocket up prospect rankings if he's able to stay healthy and throw enough strikes.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Clarke (arm) began a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on July 11, striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Clarke was finally cleared to pitch in games after undergoing surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm. The left-hander was acquired from the Red Sox over the offseason in the Sonny Gray trade and should eventually be assigned to High-A Peoria.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Brandon Clarke's fiancée? Meet Hunter-Paige Johnson, a personal trainer and fitness coach Brandon Clarke is a right-handed pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. MLB Pipeline ranks him 8th in the Cardinals' farm system.

MAY 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sidelined until June Clarke (arm) is not expected to be game-ready until June after a procedure in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm, Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com reports.

Impact The aneurysm was giving Clarke circulation issues, which in turn led to blister problems and numbness in his fingers. Acquired from the Red Sox in November as part of the trade that sent Sonny Gray to Boston, Clarke was limited to just 38 innings in 2025, finishing with a 4.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 60:27 K:BB between Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's No. 6 Prospect Showing Signs of Spring Breakout There's a lot to like about the Boston Red Sox's farm system, even with all of the trades of the offseason. Boston traded guys away like Bra...

FEBRUARY 13 • SI.COM

Surgery for circulation issues Clarke will be slowed at the start of spring training after recently undergoing surgery to address poor circulation in his fingers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch rep...

Impact Clarke has dealt with nagging blister issues and numbness in his fingers since entering pro ball, and it was determined they were caused by an aneurysm in his left arm that led to circulation problems. The hope is that the procedure will alleviate Clarke's blister problems and also potentially help him harness his command. The southpaw is currently going through range-of-motion exercises and working on regaining arm strength. Clarke will be eased into a throwing program in spring training and it's unclear when he'll be ready to make his season debut. Acquired from the Red Sox in November as part of the trade that sent Sonny Gray to Boston, Clarke held a 4.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 60:27 K:BB in 38 innings over 14 outings between Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville in 2025.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

New Cardinals prospect will put revamped player development group to the test Meet Brandon Clarke, recently acquired from the Boston Red Sox and now one of the most intriguing arms in the St. Louis Cardinals system.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Bloom excited by upside of arms acquired in Gray deal ST. LOUIS – After promising to never sacrifice a shot at a brighter future for a present that is uncertain, Cardinals president of baseball...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Red Sox Set Up To Make More 'Impactful Moves' After Sonny Gray Trade, Claims Insider - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox made the first big move of the offseason by acquiring starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Trading For Sonny Gray Called 'No-Brainer' Move By Ex-MLB Exec - NESN.com Former Toronto Blue Jays executive and now MLB analyst, Keith Law, believes the Boston Red Sox made the right call trading for Sonny Gray. B...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • NESN.COM