Denzel Clarke - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Swipes two bases Thursday Clarke went 1-for-2 with two steals and a walk in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact Clarke was active on the bases early, swiping second and third base after depositing a single in the third inning. The center fielder has appeared in 10 games since returning from a left hamstring strain, going just 2-for-14 (.143) with no extra-base hits or RBI. Clarke boasts significant speed and strong defensive acumen, but he's struggled mightily to find his footing offensively at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Monday Clarke is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Clarke started the first two games upon his activation from the injured list last week, but since then he's been in the lineup only once in the Athletics' last five contests. Henry Bolte is in center field Monday, and it seems Clarke is pegged for a secondary role down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Clarke is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Clarke went 0-for-4 in Saturday's contest and will hit the bench Sunday for the third time in six games since coming off the injured list Tuesday. Henry Bolte will shift to center field while Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler start in left and right, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Clarke isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Clarke will get a day off after going 1-for-6 with a walk and a run scored in his first two games back from the injured list. Zack Gelof, Henry Bolte and Lawrence Butler will start across the outfield for the A's while Clarke is on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from 60-day injured list The Athletics activated Clarke (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Clarke has been out of commission since late April, first due to a bone bruise in his foot and later because of a severe hamstring strain. The outfielder has hit only .214/.262/.323 with a 38.8 percent strikeout rate in his first 219 big-league plate appearances. However, Clarke's elite defense could mean regular reps in center field down the stretch, with Henry Bolte shifting to left field.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics enter matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Athletics head into the matchup with the Texas Rangers as losers of four in a row

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Orioles bring 1-0 series lead over Athletics into game 2

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Athletics

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Producing in rehab stint Clarke (hamstring) has gone 9-for-21 (.429) with a home run, five RBI and two runs across seven rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact Clarke has swung the bat well with Las Vegas, reaching base safely in six straight contests. Recovering from a left hamstring strain, the 26-year-old has split time between center field and designated hitter during his rehab assignment. Entering the assignment, the Athletics planned to build Clarke up with a spring training-like progression, so the club likely isn't in a rush to activate him from the 60-day injured list. In 22 big-league games this season, he's hitting .170/.228/.189 with no homers, six RBI, four runs and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Twins play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Athletics and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Culpepper leads Twins against the Athletics after 4-hit outing

The Minnesota Twins take on the Athletics after Kaelen Culpepper had four hits against the Athletics on Monday

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Athletics bring road losing streak into matchup against the Astros

The Athletics will try to end their five-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Athletics take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Athletics aim to end their four-game skid with a win against the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to end slide in matchup with the Royals

The Athletics head into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing three in a row

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Kicks off rehab assignment Tuesday Clarke (hamstring) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Clarke began his rehab assignment for a left hamstring strain, going hitless at the plate while logging five innings defensively in center field. The Athletics plan to build up the 26-year-old on a spring training-like progression, per MLB.com, so he's likely to see extended reps in Triple-A before being activated from the 60-day injured list. Clarke has appeared in 22 big-league games this season, slashing .170/.228/.189 with no homers, six RBI, four runs and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring 2-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 3

The Kansas City Royals lead 2-0 in a four-game series against the Athletics

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Royals meet the Athletics with 1-0 series lead

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Athletics

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Royals host the Athletics in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Monday

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Closing in on rehab assignment Clarke (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas as early as Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clarke has been shelved since April 22 due to a bone bruise in his right foot before straining his left hamstring during a rehab game in late May. With the center fielder wrapping up his running progression in Arizona, he's nearing a return to game action in Las Vegas. The Athletics are likely to give Clarke an extended rehab assignment to get back in a rhythm, putting his potential return to the big-league club around the end of August or beginning of September.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Both the Athletics and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Rangers after McNeil's 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Jeff McNeil's four-hit game on Friday

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Athletics look to stop 3-game skid, play the Rangers

The Athletics aim to end a three-game skid when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Rays

The Athletics are looking to end their seven-game home slide with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Rays

The Athletics aim to end their six-game home skid with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Rays play the Athletics after Simpson's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Athletics after Chandler Simpson had four hits against the Mariners on Sunday

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Red Sox looking to stop road skid

The Athletics travel to the Boston Red Sox looking to break a five-game road skid

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

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