10-Day IL
Injury Foot
Est. Return 5/18/2026
2026 Stats
AVG
.170
HR
0
RBI
6
R
4
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Clarke played 47 games for the Athletics last season and it seemed like he was seen in highlights in about 40 of them making a ridiculous catch in center field. Unfortunately, there wasn't much else to get excited about with Clarke, who put up a wRC+ of 75 while striking out at an untenable 38.4 percent clip. Clarke does have terrific raw power, which his 113.4 mph max exit velocity shows, but contact issues have plagued him in the minors, too, as he's fanned at a 30 percent rate in 312 games on the farm. The 25-year-old will get a chance to win the Athletics' Opening Day center fielder job, and his elite defense could give him some runway to improve offensively. However, he must take significant strides with his plate discipline in order to be someone fantasy managers can rely upon. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Athletics in March of 2026.
Begins running, hitting progression
Clarke (foot) has begun a running and hitting progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Clarke has been out for the past two weeks with a bone bruise in his right foot but is ready to start ramping up his rehab. There remains no timetable for the outfielder's return to the active roster, and he will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.
Clarke has been out for the past two weeks with a bone bruise in his right foot but is ready to start ramping up his rehab. There remains no timetable for the outfielder's return to the active roster, and he will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+2%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+48%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .594 | 56 | 1 | 3 | .196 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .582 | 163 | 2 | 11 | .220 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .511 | 25 | 0 | 1 | .217 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .345 | 35 | 0 | 5 | .133 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .662 | 31 | 1 | 2 | .179 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .642 | 128 | 2 | 6 | .242 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+7%
OPS on Road
2026
+81%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .566 | 109 | 1 | 4 | .216 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .604 | 110 | 2 | 10 | .212 | ||||
| 2026Home | .564 | 26 | 0 | 2 | .227 | ||||
| 2026Away | .311 | 34 | 0 | 4 | .129 | ||||
| 2025Home | .566 | 83 | 1 | 2 | .213 | ||||
| 2025Away | .737 | 76 | 2 | 6 | .250 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Denzel Clarke compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.17BB Rate
6.7%K Rate
40.0%BABIP
.310ISO
.019AVG
.170OBP
.228SLG
.189OPS
.417wOBA
.196Exit Velocity
91.9 mphHard Hit Rate
31.3%Barrels/PA
1.7%Expected BA
.163Expected SLG
.190Sprint Speed
27.5 ft/secGround Ball %
72.4%Line Drive %
6.9%Fly Ball %
20.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
An athletic, 6-foot-5 center fielder with plus power and plus-plus speed, Clarke raised his prospect stock significantly after a mechanical adjustment in the middle of 2024. From June on, Clarke slashed .303/.369/.489 with 10 home runs, 32 steals and a 24.9 percent strikeout rate in 84 games at Double-A. He had a .580 OPS and a 40.8 percent strikeout rate in his first 38 games, so his season line is less impressive. Clarke stayed dialed in during Arizona Fall League play, slashing .382/.495/.566 with two home runs and nine steals in 19 games. His play from June through the fall has rightfully generated some excitement for his fantasy potential, but it's worth noting that the AFL is an extremely hitter-friendly environment and Clarke was 1.8 years older than the average prospect in that league. He turns 25 in May and enters 2025 with zero experience at Triple-A. His 50.5 percent groundball rate at Double-A suppressed his power output, and his swing path along with his propensity to strike out could lead to early struggles against Triple-A pitching. Given Clarke's age, he'll be held to a high standard, but if the adjustments he made last season hold, he could make his big-league debut this summer.
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Slated to start running progression
Clarke (foot) is expected to shed his walking boot and start a running progression this week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Sent to IL with bruised foot
The Athletics placed Clarke on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a bone bruise in his right foot.
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Resting Tuesday
Clarke isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
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Not starting Saturday
Clarke is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the White Sox on Saturday.
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Sitting Thursday
Clarke is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
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