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Cardinals' Clarke Out Half of 2026 After Surgery

2/19/2026

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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.