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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Makes return from IL
The Cincinnati Reds activated Graham Ashcraft (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.Ashcraft was shelved for the past two weeks with a right forearm strain, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and rejoin the Reds' bullpen for their weekend series against the Athletics. The right-hander has posted a 3.72 ERA and 56:24 K:BB over 58 innings in 2025 in his first season as a full-time reliever.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Resumes throwing program
Graham Ashcraft (forearm) played catch Saturday, MLB.com reports.Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 due to a right forearm strain, which an MRI confirmed to be inflammation in a muscle near his wrist. The next step for Ashcraft is to throw a side session Sunday and then face live hitters.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Shelved with forearm strain
The Cincinnati Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right forearm strain.Ashcraft will be eligible for activation Sept. 9, but even if he's able to recover from the forearm strain with rest and rehab rather than season-ending surgery, he's still likely to need more than 15 days to move past the issue. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to lefty Nick Lodolo (finger), who was activated ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Dodgers. Ashcraft had emerged as a key late-inning weapon for the Reds in his first season as a full-time reliever and had been especially effective so far in August, logging 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB and collecting five holds in 11.1 innings over his 12 appearances on the month.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Slated for MRI
Graham Ashcraft will receive an MRI on his right forearm, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Ashcraft has reportedly been dealing with some soreness in his forearm near his wrist, so the Cincinnati Reds will have him undergo imaging to determine whether his discomfort is the result of a structural issue. The team will likely determine if a move to the injured list is necessary once the results of his tests come back.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Works scoreless frame
Graham Ashcraft walked one and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies.Ashcraft, fresh off the injured list Friday, had a pair of scoreless outings over the weekend. Both appearances were in the seventh inning, as Ashcraft maintains a late-game role out of the Cincinnati bullpen. He has a 3.96 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP with 41 strikeouts and 15 walks across 36.1 innings.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Reinstated Friday
The Cincinnati Reds activated Graham Ashcraft (groin) from the 15-day injured list Friday.The right-hander landed on the shelf in mid-June due to a groin strain and will rejoin the big-league bullpen without needing a minor-league rehab assignment. In his first season as a reliever, Ashcraft has a 4.19 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB across 34.1 innings while recording nine holds.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Throws Wednesday
Graham Ashcraft (groin) threw about 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Molly Burkhardt of MLB.com reports.Ashcraft is closing in on a return following a couple of bullpen sessions over the weekend and then Wednesday's batting practice. The next step could be a brief rehab stint, or the Cincinnati Reds could opt to activate him, as the right-hander has completed the 15-day minimum on the IL.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Activity picking up
Graham Ashcraft (groin) threw a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled for another one Sunday, MLB.com reports.If all goes well this weekend, Ashcraft will throw a simulated game Wednesday in Boston. The right-hander transitioned this season from starter to reliever, a role for which the organization feels he's suited, with mixed results. The Cincinnati Reds believe Ashcraft has the right makeup to close games, and there was some chatter back in spring training about him getting ninth-inning chances, but Emilio Pagan is currently thriving in that role for Cincinnati.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Sent to IL with strained groin
The Cincinnati Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain.Ashcraft has struggled lately, permitting 10 runs over his last 11.1 relief innings. He'll be eligible for activation July 1, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go on that date. Luis Mey is taking Ashcraft's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Second blown save Thursday
Graham Ashcraft blew the save Thursday against Atlanta after allowing two runs and two hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.Closer Emilio Pagan worked each of Cincinnati's past two games, which opened the door for Ashcraft to receive his second save opportunity of the season. However, Ashcraft failed to convert in both instances, and he's given up six runs over his last seven outings after opening the season on a nine-inning scoreless streak. The right-hander owns a 2.95 ERA and 19:9 K:BB over 18.1 innings and should continue to see high-leverage work, but his shakier 1.36 WHIP could give manager Terry Francona some trepidation the next time he needs to choose an arm if/when Pagan is unavailable for a save situation.
Graham Ashcraft
#23 RP / Cincinnati Reds / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 248 lb Age: 27 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 8%
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