Graham Ashcraft

The Reds activated RHP Graham Ashcraft from the bereavement list.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft returns after being away for a few days. Zach Maxwell was optioned as the corresponding move.

Graham Ashcraft threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout and one walk in a save on Sunday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

After Emilio Pagan blew a save chance in the ninth inning, Ashcraft took the mound in the 10th inning. He still remains off the fantasy radar.

Graham Ashcraft won his arbitration hearing against the Cincinnati Reds and will make $1.75 million in 2026. The Reds came in at $1.25 million.

Fantasy Impact

Used exclusively as a starter his first three seasons in Cincinnati, Ashcraft was used strictly out of the bullpen last year. The righthander went 8-5 with a 3.99 ERA in 62 appearances, striking out 64 batters in 65.1 innings. Ashcraft has a 4.76 ERA in 393.1 career innings with the Reds. He'll be used in a middle relief/setup role in 2026.

The Cincinnati Reds activated Chase Burns from the 15-day injured list on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft is expected to return to his role as the seventh-inning reliever. In 53 appearances this season, he has posted a 3.72 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP.

Graham Ashcraft is scheduled to face live hitters on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

An MRI has shown that he is dealing with inflammation in a muscle near his wrist. Since landing on the injured list on August 27, he has been progressing well, throwing a side session on Sunday and preparing to face live hitters on Wednesday. He is expected to be back on the active roster before the end of the regular season.