Overview
- Arizona announced a one-year deal with the 32-year-old right-hander.
- To clear a 40-man spot, right-hander Gus Varland was designated for assignment.
- Clarke, a 2015 third-round pick who debuted for Arizona in 2019, previously logged 78 games with a 4.99 ERA for the club.
- He posted a 3.25 ERA with a 44:9 K:BB over 55.1 innings in 51 games for the Royals in 2025, producing a 127 ERA+.
- Team leadership has discussed using him as a temporary bridge closer until Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk return, though he is not viewed as the primary high-leverage option.