The ebbs and flows of the Cincinnati Reds’ pitching staff’s health continued with the team’s announcement that reliever Graham Ashcraft was headed for the 60-day injured list.
Ashcraft, who last pitched May 25 against the New York Mets, landed on the 60-day IL with what the team called a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain of the right forearm, Reds officials announced on Friday, May 29.
In a corresponding move, the Reds called up righty pitcher Yunior Marte from Triple-A Louisville.
The Reds bullpen, which had already been shaky at times in May, must now contend with the loss of one if its premium relief arms. Ashcraft, a converted starting pitcher now in his second year as a reliever, was 1-1 in 2026 with a 3.33 ERA over 27 innings across 26 games.
Last season, in his first season as a reliever, Ashcraft was 8-5 with one save while appearing in 62 games.
At 31, Marte would not be considered a prospect. He was 2-0 with a 5.12 ERA in 20 games for the Bats.
Reds manager Terry Francona will likely address Ashcraft’s injury during his scheduled pre-game meeting with reporters on Friday, May 29.
The Enquirer will update this report.
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Reporting by Pat Brennan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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