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Athletics Turn to Prospects as Clarke and Muncy Land on 10-Day Injured List

Oakland turns to its minor-league pipeline following medical evaluations that sidelined both rookies for at least 10 days

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Jul 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke (1) doubles in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Denzel Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday after an MRI confirmed a grade-two right adductor strain that will keep him out for about two weeks.
  • Max Muncy was sidelined by a pitch to his right hand in Monday’s opener and initial scans revealed a fourth metacarpal fracture, with a second medical opinion pending.
  • Outfielders Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes were recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the vacancies and join the major-league roster immediately.
  • Both rookies had been central to Oakland’s rebuilding strategy, and their absence highlights the club’s struggle to balance player development with short-term depth needs.
  • Cortes arrives after hitting .322 with 17 homers in Triple-A, and Thomas brings power potential following a .291 average and 18 homers in 82 games at Las Vegas.