Athletics' Clarke Out Indefinitely With Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right adductor strain and placed on the 10-day injured list, though his absence is now expected to exceed the minimum stint. Clarke was injured rounding third base during a game against the Cleveland Guardians and was replaced in center field after scoring. He had recently improved offensively, batting .333 with six doubles, two triples, and a home run over his last 12 games, while also ranking among MLB's top defensive outfielders since his late May debut. Lawrence Butler and Max Schuemann are now likely to fill in at center field. JJ Bleday or Colby Thomas may be called up to fill Clarke's roster spot. The Athletics will announce the official roster move before their upcoming game against the Rangers.