
Graham Ashcraft
SP - Cincinnati Reds
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Graham Ashcraft (elbow) could begin a throwing program within the next 10 days, per manager David Bell.
Fantasy Impact
Ashcraft has been out of action due to an elbow strain. The Reds expect that he will need time to ramp up before being an option in late-September for the team.
The Reds have placed Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day IL due to a right elbow strain.
Fantasy Impact
Ashcraft was originally optioned to Triple-A Louisville, but this will void that option. He is expected to be shut down for at least two weeks.
The Reds optioned Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville.
Fantasy Impact
After struggling early in the season, Ashcraft allowed just one run in his last start on Sunday over 4 2/3 innings. He'll likely be called back up after the All-Star break.
Graham Ashcraft allowed one run on six hits over 4 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact
Ashcraft added two strikeouts and three walks. He saw his pitch count get high early which led to him not finishing the fifth inning despite only allowing one run. His ERA still sits at a high 5.24 on the season.
Graham Ashcraft endured another rough outing, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
This performance continues a concerning trend for Ashcraft, whose season ERA ballooned to 5.45 and WHIP to 1.49 after this game. His strikeout rate remains low at 6.9 K/9, which limits his upside in fantasy formats that heavily reward strikeouts. With a FIP of 5.07 indicating that his struggles are not solely due to bad luck, fantasy managers should be cautious. Ashcraft's role in fantasy rosters should be limited to deeper leagues or as a streaming option in favorable matchups, given his current form.