Graham Ashcraft
P · Age 28 · Bats Left · Throws Right
Where things stand
Graham Ashcraft threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts in his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville as he works back from a right UCL sprain that has sidelined him since May. The right-hander is expected to claim a September roster spot once he completes his rehab assignment, which includes a potential final outing on August 30 before returning to the Reds' active roster.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs – August 29, 2026
The Reds defeated the Cubs 10-8 on Friday after scoring five runs in the sixth inning, and the teams continue their series today at Wrigley Field with a 2:20pm ET first pitch. Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott will face Chicago's Kevin Gausman, with Abbott posting a 4.15 ERA over 145 innings while Gausman, acquired at the trade deadline from Toronto, carries a 4.37 ERA in 150 innings. Abbott has struggled recently with a 4.65 ERA over his last nine starts, though he performs better on the road with a 3.57 ERA away from home. Rehabbing Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts in his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville.
Redleg NationEdwin Arroyo joins Reds but two September call-up decisions still remain
Edwin Arroyo was promoted to the Reds to fill the roster spot left by injured Ke'Bryan Hayes, after improving significantly in Triple-A with a .265/.359/.500 slash line and four home runs in 19 games following his July demotion. Pitcher Graham Ashcraft is expected to claim the second September roster spot once he completes his rehab assignment from a right UCL sprain that sidelined him since May. The Reds still need to fill one additional position player spot in September, with Leo Balcazar or Juan Brito likely candidates from their 40-man roster. September expansion gives Cincinnati two extra roster spots to use, with the team positioned to evaluate key pieces for its future rather than pursue a playoff push.
Blog Red MachineReds News: Graham Ashcraft injury update, Carson Spiers rehab, Arizona Fall League affiliate
Graham Ashcraft is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week as he recovers from a UCL sprain sustained in May. The right-hander has been throwing live batting practice and is scheduled to pitch three times with Triple-A Louisville, with a potential final rehab outing on August 30 before returning to the active roster. Meanwhile, Carson Spiers made his first appearance in nearly 17 months with the Dayton Dragons, pitching 3⅔ innings while allowing two runs and striking out four, though he is not expected to rejoin the major-league roster this season.
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