The Brewers traded minor league first baseman Clarke, a notable prospect who was not on their 40-man roster, to the Astros for likely cash considerations. Clarke, drafted in the 10th round in 2021, has moved to first base/designated hitter but has seen his performance drop, particularly in strikeout rates, which exceeded 35% at Triple-A Nashville. Despite hitting .243 with 18 home runs last season, his current .216 average and 30.2% strikeout rate raise concerns. Despite his power potential and patient approach, his swing-and-miss challenges make his development tricky for Houston.
Clarke showed big power in college and hit 26 home runs in Double-A two seasons ago, ranking among Milwaukee's top 20 prospects before declining stats.
Clarke's stock dropped as his strikeout rates became untenable after his promotion to Triple-A, hitting .216 this year with six home runs.
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