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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Graham Ashcraft was placed on the 60-day injured list on Friday, the team announced. Ashcraft is dealing with a UCL sprain right forearm injury. The Reds selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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It remains to be seen how much time Ashcraft will miss with the injury. It goes without saying, but his injury absence will be a brutal blow for the Reds' bullpen.
Ashcraft has made a significant impact with the Reds this season. The right-handed reliever had a respectable — albeit far from spectacular — 2025 season. He pitched to a 3.99 ERA across 62 outings. So far in 2026, though, Ashcraft has turned in a strong 3.33 ERA in 26 appearances out of the bullpen.
Moving to the bullpen after starting with the Reds from 2022-2024 was seemingly the right decision. He has become one of the better relievers on the team. Replacing his production will be a challenge for manager Terry Francona and the ball club.
The Reds have dealt with injuries throughout the season . Cincinnati has still found ways to win games at a fairly respectable rate, however. The team is 29-26 overall at the moment. Cincinnati is in fourth place in the National League Central standings, but the team is only five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the division.
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On Friday, the Reds will begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves — who have been the best team in baseball this year. First pitch for Friday night's matchup is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST in Cincinnati.
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