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- Brandon Clarke, St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect, will miss half of the 2026 season due to left-arm aneurysm surgery.
- The procedure, performed in January, aimed to resolve circulation issues that caused blister problems and numbness in his fingers.
- The Cardinals acquired Clarke from the Boston Red Sox in the Sonny Gray trade.
- He was limited to 38 innings in 2025 with a 4.03 ERA.
- The Cardinals will prioritize long-term recovery.
