GRAHAM ASHCRAFT NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Surgery set Ashcraft (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ashcraft will have surgery to repair a stress reaction in his right big toe. During the Reds' second-half slide, Ashcraft, who had a 2.81 ERA over 10 starts since the All-Star break, was the team's most dependable starter. The right-hander posted a 4.76 ERA over 26 starts and 145.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft to undergo surgery, miss rest of 2023 and postseason CINCINNATI -- If the Reds can get into the postseason, they still won't have key starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft at their disposal. Ashcraf...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The Reds transferred Ashcraft (toe) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact The move to the 60-day IL officially ends Ashcraft's season, which comes as little surprise after reports emerged over the weekend that the right-hander would soon undergo surgery to address a stress reaction in his right big toe. Ashcraft is expected to be in store for a relatively normal offseason and should be fully cleared in advance of spring training. He finished the 2023 campaign with a 7-9 record, 4.76 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 111:52 K:BB over 145.2 innings across 26 starts with Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo season-ending surgery Ashcraft will undergo season-ending surgery on his right big toe Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Ashcraft landed on the injured list earlier this month and hoped to pitch again but surgery obviates a return in 2023. The Reds move forward with just one pitcher from the Opening Day rotation -- Hunter Greene -- and three rookies. Ben Lively, who battled through a pectoral injury and recently returned from the COVID-19-related injured list, is also projected to start games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially on injured list The Reds placed Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a stress reaction in his right big toe.

Impact Ashcraft pitched five innings Friday against the Cubs before leaving the game to get an MRI on his toe. He'll now officially miss multiple turns through the rotation and be replaced on the roster by Chasen Shreve, who was selected from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

IL stint likely Reds manager David Bell said Saturday that Ashcraft (toe) will likely be placed on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Ashcraft was taken out of his start Friday against the Cubs due to a sore toe, and it appears he will be forced to miss multiple turns through the rotation. His absence will be a big blow to a Reds rotation that is already without three pitchers due to COVID-19.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling sore toe Ashcraft was dealing with a sore toe during his start Friday against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ashcraft gave up three runs during Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader and left the game after five innings to get an MRI. More information regarding the severity of his injury will be available once the results come back, but Ashcraft should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs in no-decision Ashcraft allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 frames in Sunday's loss to Arizona. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ashcraft gave up one run through six innings before coughing up a solo shot to Lourdes Gurriel in the seventh. Ashcraft has allowed three or fewer runs in 11 consecutive starts, posting a 2.39 ERA during that span. His season ERA still sits at 4.73 alongside a 105:51 K:BB through 140.2 frames. Ashcraft's next start is projected to be at home against the Cubs.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Ashcraft fans 10 as Reds rally past Angels Graham Ashcraft recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts over seven innings and Matt McLain homered in his return to Southern California as the...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Fans 10 in win Ashcraft (7-8) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings against the Angels. He struck out 10.

Impact Ashcraft struggled mightily with the long ball Tuesday, surrendering a trio of solo homers to Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas and Logan O'Hoppe, respectively. However, he was dominant outside of the home runs, giving up no runs on two hits across seven innings of work. The outing was Ashcraft's first career start with double-digit strikeouts and marked his 10th straight appearance allowing three or fewer runs. Over that stretch, Ashcraft owns a 2.35 ERA and a 48:20 K:BB across 65 innings. He's lined up to finish out his two-start week with a road game against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE