Graham Ashcraft

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.

The Cincinnati Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, retroactive to August 25.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft has been placed on the injured list with right forearm soreness, which he experienced after pitching one inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. He is expected to return before the season ends. In a corresponding move, Nick Lodolo (finger) was activated from the injured list.

Graham Ashcraft will undergo an MRI on his right forearm.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft is dealing with soreness in his right forearm after pitching one inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds will decide if he needs to go on the injured list once they receive his test results.