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Athletics Place Denzel Clarke on 10-Day IL, Recall Colby Thomas

The move forces Oakland to juggle center field duties during a strong start.

Apr 17, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke (1) attempts to catch the ball during the first inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics manager Mark Kotsay makes a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Oakland placed center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right mid-foot bone bruise.
  • Manager Mark Kotsay said the issue traces to a lingering big-toe problem that led Clarke to stop playing through discomfort.
  • Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas after batting .309 with five home runs in 17 games.
  • Zack Gelof handled center field in the first two games in Seattle, and Lawrence Butler started there Wednesday.
  • The club expects Gelof to take most of the reps up the middle, as the 13-11 A’s look to stay atop the AL West and Clarke resets after a .170 start with 24 strikeouts.