Brandon Clarke Emerges as High-Upside Rotation Project

Brandon Clarke’s promotion to Double-A and 103-mph fastball add another intriguing arm to an organization searching for 2027 rotation depth. Acquired in the Sonny Gray trade, he posted 37 strikeouts against 16 walks in only 25 2/3 innings, so his upside is significant but his command, workload and readiness remain major questions.