Graham Ashcraft - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

On throwing program Ashcraft (elbow) is on a throwing program, which will have him throw from 105 feet beginning July 20 at the Reds' training facility in Goodyear (Ariz.), MLB.com reports.

Impact Ashcraft will eventually move out to 120 feet the following week and possibly begin bullpen sessions Aug. 2. The right-hander landed on the 60-day injured list in late May and should return at some point during the month of August.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Encouraging Injury Update on Graham Ashcraft and Others Terry Francona provided a plethora of injury updates on Friday.

JULY 18 • SI.COM

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Blake Dunn, Graham Ashcraft, and Others Francona spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Will resume throwing soon Ashcraft is expected to resume throwing soon after receiving good news Tuesday regarding the imaging on his injured right elbow UCL, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati repo...

Impact Ashcraft landed on the 60-day injured list in late May with a UCL sprain, but a platelet-rich plasma injection earlier this month seems to have helped the ligament heal. It will take time for Ashcraft to be built back up, and there is a real possibility of a setback when the UCL is involved. However, Tuesday's news gives him a chance to return at some point during the second half.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Another elbow scan Tuesday Ashcraft (elbow) will have another scan of his UCL on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Ashcraft had a PRP injection in the elbow at the beginning of the month, so presumably this scan will be to gauge the progress in the ligament following the injection. He's already on the 60-day IL, so there's no imminent return.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Graham Ashcraft, Brandon Willamson, and Others Ahead of Sunday's series finale, Reds manager Terry Francona spoke with reporters and gave several key injury updates. According to Charlie...

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Abbott, Ashcraft go fishing with campers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reds pitchers Andrew Abbott and Graham Ashcraft went fishing with children battling heart disease at Camp Joyful Hearts on Tuesday. Hosted a...

JUNE 25 • MLB.COM

Receives PRP injection Ashcraft (elbow) received a platelet rich plasma injection Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Ashcraft got the injection after a second opinion confirmed he's dealing with a UCL sprain. The right-hander was immediately placed on the 60-day injured list and is not expected back until some point after the All-Star break.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris II's 3 hits and 3 RBIs help Braves beat Reds 8-3

Michael Harris II went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Goes to 60-day IL with UCL sprain The Reds placed Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list Friday with a UCL sprain in his right elbow, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact It's unclear when Ashcraft's elbow began bothering him, but his placement on the 60-day IL does not bode well for his long-term prognosis. A UCL sprain is an injury that often requires surgery, though it's not known at this point whether Ashcraft will go that route or try rest and rehab. Ashcraft has logged a 3.33 ERA and 32:16 K:BB over 27 innings while notching one save out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2026.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Stott's 2-run HR in the 8th inning lifts Phillies past the Reds 5-4

Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games wi...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Unable to locate Ashcraft allowed four runs on three walks and one hit without retiring a batter in the eighth inning of Friday's 7-6 win over Cleveland.

Impact Ashcraft walked the first three batters he faced on 12 pitches before giving up a run-scoring single. His night was done after 15 pitches (three strikes) and more runs were charged to him when Brock Burke walked in two more runs and allowed a third on a sacrifice fly. Ashcraft, who three consecutive scoreless outings before Friday, is part of an unsettled closer mix since Emilio Pagan (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Since the injury, Ashcraft has allowed six runs with four walks and a blown save over four innings.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain drives in 3 runs, Reds survive brutal innings by bullpen and hold off Guardians 7-6

Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardia...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

De La Cruz and Steer help the Reds back Abbott in a 5-0 win over the Astros

Andrew Abbott allowed three hits in six sharp innings and Spencer Steer homered to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-0

MAY 10 • Associated Press

After Difficult Week Off the Field, Pierce Johnson and Graham Ashcraft Deliver for Reds Saturday's win over the Astros was a huge one for Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson.

MAY 10 • SI.COM

Busch and Crow-Armstrong help the Cubs beat the Reds 7-6 for their 8th straight win

Michael Busch drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning after Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat t...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Blows save chance Wednesday Ashcraft blew his save opportunity during the Reds' 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning.

Impact The Reds' four-run rally in the top of the ninth inning gave the team a two-run lead. With Tony Santillan being used Tuesday, manager Terry Francona turned to Ashcraft to close things out in the bottom of the frame. Ashcraft opened the inning strongly by striking out Michael Busch, but after yielding a single to Carson Kelly, Ashcraft's 89 mph slider was smacked to left-center field by Pete Crow-Armstrong for a two-run homer to tie the game at 6-6. With Emilio Pagan expected to miss the next 4-to-8 weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Ashcraft and Santillan figure to be the top closer options for the Reds. However, more outings like Wednesday's could result in Ashcraft being used as the setup arm for Santillan for as long as Pagan is sidelined.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back from bereavement list The Reds activated Ashcraft (personal) from the bereavement list Saturday.

Impact Ashcraft went on the team's bereavement list Wednesday, but he is back with the Reds and available for the rest of the weekend road series against the Pirates. He has not given up an earned run since April 3 and boasts a 1.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 15 innings this season. Zach Maxwell was optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement list The Reds placed Ashcraft on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Impact By rule, he will be away from the team for at least three and as many as seven games. Luis Mey has absorbed Ashcraft's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's two-run walk-off HR lifts Reds to wild 9-8 win over Tigers

Nathaniel Lowe, who replaced Eugenio Suarez who was scratched with back pain, hit a two-out, two-run walk-off homer off Kenley Jansen to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 9-8 win...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Earns save with ABS assist Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

Impact Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan was unable to lock down the win in the ninth, necessitating Ashcraft's appearance in the extra frame. His final pitch was originally called a ball but was overturned on an ABS challenge for strike three and earned the reliever his first career save. Ashcraft, who has a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six holds over 12 innings, is a key component of what has been MLB's best bullpen in terms of ERA (2.31 over 85.2 innings).

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunda...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Earns hold Saturday Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 2-0 win over Texas.

Impact Ashcraft recorded his third hold in six appearances while working mostly in the seventh innings of games. He has a 3.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts and three walks over six innings.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds blank Rangers 2-0 as Lowder pitches scoreless innings in first win since 2024

Rhett Lowder allowed three hits over six innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

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