GRAHAM ASHCRAFT NEWS

Reds place Ashcraft (groin strain) on IL, recall Mey CINCINNATI -- A key reliever will be out of action for the Reds after right-hander Graham Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on...

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Reds place RHP Graham Ashcraft on 15-day IL, recall RHP Luis Mey

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-handed reliever Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Sent to IL with strained groin The Reds placed Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain.

Impact 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.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Encarnacion-Strand lifts the Reds over the Diamondbacks 4-3 in 10th inning of suspended game

Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered in the sixth inning to tie the game before it was suspended Friday night and then hit a walk-off double in the 10th on Saturday to help the Cin...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Seiya's clutch knock, Brown's 9 K's cap Cubs' tight win vs. Reds CHICAGO -- Seiya Suzuki lofted an eighth-inning pitch from Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft high down the right-field line, where Wrigley Field...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

Ben Brown stars as Cubs combine on a 1-hitter to beat Reds 2-0

Drew Pomeranz, Ben Brown, Brad Keller and Daniel Palencia combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win

Andrew Abbott pitched seven shutout innings in his third consecutive win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Will Benson's 3-run homer helps Reds beat Guardians 5-4

Will Benson hit a three-run homer, Brady Singer earned his fifth win and the Cincinnati Reds hung on to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Reds score 10 runs in first inning of 13-9 win over Astros

Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s 10-run first inning as the Reds pounced on Lance McCullers early and held on for a 13-9 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Second blown save Thursday 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.

Impact 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 is now 0-for-2 on save chances in 2025, 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 in the event that Pagan is unavailable in a save situation.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Former Reds Starter Having Career-Year Out of the Bullpen After a three-year starting experiment, the Cincinnati Reds have turned Graham Ashcraft into a multi-inning threat out of the bullpen.

MAY 5 • THESTATE.COM

García homers as the Nationals beat the Reds 4-1

Luis García Jr. homered during Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Throws three perfect innings Ashcraft (2-2) struck out four over three hitless and scoreless innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact A rain delay cut short starter Andrew Abbott's outing to four innings, prompting the need for Ashcraft to work multiple innings. Ashcraft retired all nine batters faced, extending a streak to 13 straight batters that have failed to reach base (eight via strikeout). He's handled the transition from starter to reliever with aplomb, posting a 0.57 ERA over 15.2 innings.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Trevino's 2-run homer sparks Reds to 9-1 victory over Cardinals

Jose Trevino hit a two-run homer off Matthew Liberatore and Spencer Steer added a solo shot as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Thursday afternoon in a g...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Martinez pitches 6 sparkling innings as the Reds beat the Cardinals 3-1 for their 5th straight win

Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 for their fifth straight win

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Jeff Brantley on Graham Ashcraft error in Reds-Marlins 7th: 'You just have to eat it' Jeff Brantley: "There are times that you get the ball on the mound and you're staring at the back of the baserunner and you just have to eat...

APRIL 23 • CINCINNATI.COM

Agustín Ramírez delivers 3 hits to help Marlins beat Reds 4-3 for 3rd straight victory

Agustín Ramírez walked, doubled twice and singled in his second major league game to help the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Tuesday night

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Arozarena, Mariners rally past Reds for 11-7 win in 10 innings

Randy Arozarena hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning then added a two-run double during a four-run 10th and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 11-7

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Austin Hays homers to help the Reds beat Luis Castillo and the Mariners 8-4

Austin Hays drove in four runs in his season debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners 8-4

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Earns multi-inning hold Ashcraft allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two scoreless relief innings to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Ashcraft provided the bridge in the seventh and eighth innings, setting up Emilio Pagan for the save and picking up his second straight multi-inning hold. Ashcraft has not allowed a run over six appearances (7.1 innings). Reds manager Terry Francona has given Pagan the most save opportunities, but Ashcraft's move from starter to reliever has been a success thus far and could earn him save chances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Candelario homers to help Singer and the Reds beat the Pirates 5-3

Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer to help Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Lodolo pitches 6 innings and Trevino drives in lone run as the Reds blank the Giants 1-0

Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Spiers' 2025 debut a bright spot in shutout loss to Rangers CINCINNATI -- Second-year big leaguer Carson Spiers earned the fifth starter's spot for the Reds with a superb spring as Andrew Abbott went...

APRIL 2 • MLB.COM

Throws scoreless eighth inning Ashcraft allowed two hits over a scoreless eighth inning in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Ashcraft worked around traffic with the help of a double-play grounder to earn his first hold. Cincinnati's late-game deployments are under scrutiny after the club placed closer Alexis Diaz (hamstring) on the injured list, and Ian Gibaut blew a save on Opening Day. Going back to Ashcraft's days as a starter, Reds' coaches have mused about the right-hander's makeup being suited for the bullpen, including as a closer. On Saturday, he worked in a set up role for Emilio Pagan. This is a not a situation where once Diaz is healthy, he'll get the closer's role back. He had trouble throwing strikes in limited Cactus League usage, which did not please manager Terry Francona.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds spoil the San Francisco debut of 3-time Cy Young Award winner Verlander, beat Giants 3-2

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the San Francisco debut of three-time Cy Youn...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press