DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM
GRAHAM ASHCRAFT #23 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
5-5 W-L •
1.50 WHIP •
5.24 ERA
5-5 W-L
1.50 WHIP
5.24 ERA
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Ruled out for rest of season Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Ashcraft (elbow) has resumed throwing but is unlikely to return this season, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Ashcraft has missed nearly two months of action with a right elbow strain and is simply going to run out of time to get ramped back up. The good news is that he should be able to have a normal offseason if he keeps progressing. It was a disappointing 2024 campaign for Ashcraft, who posted a 5.24 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 15 starts for the Reds.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Could begin throwing within 10 days Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Ashcraft (elbow) could begin a throwing program within the next 10 days, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Ashcraft has been out since early July with a right elbow strain. He will need about six weeks to ramp things back up before he's ready for games, so even in a best-case scenario the right-hander is probably looking at just one or two late-season appearances.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to 60-day IL The Reds transferred Ashcraft (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Impact The transaction frees up 40-man roster space for Eric Yang, who had his contract selected Monday. Ashcraft is nursing a right elbow strain and won't be eligible to return until September, although it's possible his season is over.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
May not return in 2024 Manager David Bell said Friday that Ashcraft (elbow) won't be able to come back until September if he's able to return in 2024, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports...
Impact Ashcraft had his demotion to Triple-A Louisville voided and was placed on the injured list with a right elbow strain. Previous reports indicated that Ashcraft would be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks, but the injury may require a longer recover than initially anticipated. Carson Spiers has been operating as the Reds' fifth starter in Ashcraft's place.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned voided, sent to IL The Reds voided Ashcraft's option to Triple-A Louisville and instead placed him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right elbow strain, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnat...
Impact The 26-year-old was demoted after giving up a run on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Sunday versus Detroit, but he'll end up making his way to the injured list rather than Louisville. Ashcraft has a 6.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB over his past six starts, though it's unclear how long he's been dealing with the injury. He's without a clear timeline for his return but will be eligible to be reinstated early in the second half, though he may still be sent to the minors once healthy.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to minors The Reds optioned Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Ashcraft's latest stint in the Reds' rotation lasted three turns and he allowed 10 runs with an 8:6 K:BB over 15 innings of work. Nick Lodolo (blister) is expected back this week and the Reds have elected to keep Carson Spiers in their rotation over Ashcraft.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one run in short outing Ashcraft (5-5) yielded a run on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Detroit.
Impact Ashcraft gave up just one run in the fourth inning but was still stuck with the loss as the Reds couldn't get much going against Tarik Skubal. Ashcraft has not completed six innings in an MLB start since May 1; since then, he's gone 2-4 with a brutal 6.54 ERA over nine appearances. He now owns a 5.24 ERA with a 57:27 K:BB through 77.1 innings. As of now, it's unclear if Ashcraft will get another turn in the rotation. If he does, he could be in line for a home matchup against the Marlins.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Bounces back with win Ashcraft (5-4) picked up the win Tuesday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out three.
Impact Ashcraft spent three weeks at Triple-A Louisville before allowing six runs in a start against the Pirates on June 26. He rebounded after struggling in his first start back in the bigs, blanking the Yankees over five innings before allowing a pair of singles and a walk and getting pulled without recording an out in the sixth. Ashcraft is expected to stick around for one more cycle in the Cincinnati rotation, with a start scheduled for Sunday against Detroit before Nick Lodolo (finger) returns from the injured list.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Rough return to majors Ashcraft (4-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 6-1 by the Pirates, surrendering six runs on nine hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Impact Making his first start in the big leagues since June 5, Ashcraft served up a solo shot to Rowdy Tellez in the fourth inning and a two-run blast to Andrew McCutchen in the fifth. The right-hander has been touched up for 11 long balls in 67.2 innings with Cincinnati this season, helping to fuel his 5.45 ERA. It's not clear how long Nick Lodolo will be sidelined with a blister, but the Reds don't seem to have a better option for his rotation spot. Assuming he gets another start, Ashcraft's homer issues will make him a very risky fantasy play in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Yankee Stadium.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Bulldog Ashcraft, Reds 'about to kick that door down' CINCINNATI -- The most important part of Wednesday for Graham Ashcraft was just getting back on a big league mound and feeling good about it...
JUNE 26 • MLB.COM
Cincinnati Reds recall Graham Ashcraft, Noelvi Marte Graham Ashcraft and Noevli Marte are back with the Cincinnati Reds after spending time in Louisville for different reasons
JUNE 26 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM
Recalled ahead of start The Reds recalled Ashcraft from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact Ashcraft will get the start Wednesday against the Pirates, taking the rotation spot of the injured Nick Lodolo (finger). The right-hander has struggled at the big-league level this season, collecting a 5.05 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 62.1 innings over 12 starts. He appeared to get back on track in two starts with Louisville, giving up a total of four runs with a 12:2 K:BB over 12 innings. Ashcraft will likely be needed for multiple starts and will try to make a case to stick in the Reds rotation indefinitely.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to majors The Reds will recall Ashcraft from Triple-A Louisville to start against the Pirates on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Ashcraft had been one of the candidates to replace Nick Lodolo (finger) in the Reds' rotation, and it now appears the spot is officially his. Ashcraft was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the month after putting up a 5.05 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 62.1 innings over 12 starts, and he's bounced back nicely with Louisville, giving up four earned runs in 12 innings while striking out 12 batters and walking two. The 26-year-old righty will almost certainly make multiple starts during his stint with the Reds, but he'll likely be pushed back to Triple-A once Lodolo returns from the IL.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Focus on changeup Ashcraft has thrown 12 innings at Triple-A Louisville since his demotion, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out 12. He's been instructed to work on his cha...
Impact Ashcraft could be back in the majors soon. "It's a matter of time," Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson said. "If he has another good start or whatever, we have a decision to make."
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Focusing on changeup Ashcraft has thrown 12 innings at Triple-A Louisville since his demotion, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out 12. He's been instructed to work on his cha...
Impact Ashcraft could be back in the majors soon. "It's a matter of time," Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson said. "If he has another good start or whatever, we have a decision to make."
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Continued struggles prompt Reds to option Ashcraft CINCINNATI – For the first time since their arrival to the big leagues, a member of the Reds' young "Big Three" starting pitchers was sent b...
JUNE 6 • MLB.COM
A year later, Ashcraft delivers another gem for late grandma ARLINGTON -- It didn’t dawn on Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft until he got on the bus and headed to Globe Life Field on Friday aftern...
APRIL 27 • MLB.COM
Grabs third win Ashcraft (3-1) earned the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over five-plus innings.
Impact Three of the five runs against Ashcraft scored in the sixth inning as the right-hander ran out of steam -- he allowed a two-run homer to Miguel Sano in the sixth and reliever Nick Martinez allowed an inherited runner to score. The bullpen was scoreless from that point and in turn secured Ashcraft his third win already in the early going. He doesn't miss a ton of bats -- Ashcraft got a modest nine swings and misses Saturday -- and as a result he should be considered a volatile option best deployed judiciously by fantasy mangers. He tentatively lines up for a home start against the Phillies next week.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up ugly win Ashcraft (1-1) earned the win Monday, allowing five earned runs, nine hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out six.
Impact Ashcraft labored through 5.2 innings and 99 pitches, leaving a high-scoring game in Cincinnati with the lead. Although he was roughed up for five earned runs and nine hits, the 26-year-old right-hander managed to generate 16 whiffs on his three-pitch mix. Ashcraft draws a much easier opponent in his next start, slated to be on the road against the White Sox.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Strong spring debut Ashcraft walked one and struck out two over two hitless and scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Dodgers.
Impact Ashcraft's first Cactus League start was pushed back a bit in deference to his return from September toe surgery. The right-hander wasted little time to show is stuff was sharp. Ashcraft struck out first batter Mookie Betts on a 99 mph fastball, then next batter Jason Heyward broke two bats during the plate appearance. He told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com that he has to work on keeping the slider in the zone and was pleased with the one changeup -- a new pitch -- he threw.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy Ashcraft adds new pitch to already-nasty repertoire This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...
FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM
Still getting up to speed Ashcraft indicated Tuesday that he's still not quite 100 percent after having surgery on his right big toe in September, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Ashcraft noted that the toe is "starting to get better" but it will "take its time to get feeling right." The right-hander fully expects to be ready to go come Opening Day, but it sounds like he could be a little behind other Reds pitchers in camp. Ashcraft posted a 4.76 ERA and 111:52 K:BB across 145.2 innings covering 26 starts in 2023.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning physical therapy Ashcraft (toe) was scheduled to begin physical therapy this week, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ashcraft underwent surgery in September to relieve a stress reaction in his big right toe. Physical therapy appears to be the first step in the recovery process, and he is expected to be 100 percent by the time spring training rolls around.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Underwent successful surgery Ashcraft (toe) had successful surgery Tuesday.
Impact Ashcraft underwent surgery to relieve a stress reaction in his big right toe. He is expected to be fully recovered by spring training. Prior to suffering the injury, the starter was having a solid second half with a 2.81 ERA over 10 starts.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
