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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Graham Ashcraft has struggled significantly since Emilio Pagán's hamstring injury forced the Reds into a closer-by-committee approach. Most recently (May 16), Ashcraft allowed four runs on three walks and one hit without retiring a batter in the eighth inning, walking the first three batters on 12 pitches. Since Pagán's injury, Ashcraft has allowed six runs with four walks and a blown save over four innings. He previously blew a save opportunity on May 6 against the Cubs, allowing two runs on two hits including a two-run homer. However, he did contribute to a win on May 9 against Houston with effective relief. Earlier reports noted he has a 1.83 ERA with the hardest cutter in baseball and third-hardest slider, and showed composure against elite hitters like Rafael Devers.
Strengths
- + Elite pitch arsenal with hardest cutter in baseball and third-hardest slider
- + Demonstrated ability to face and strike out top-tier hitters (Rafael Devers)
- + Showed composure and aggression in high-leverage situations
- + Contributed to team win with effective relief appearance on May 9
- + 1.83 ERA earlier in season
Weaknesses
- - Recent catastrophic outing: walked first three batters without retiring anyone
- - Blown save opportunity against Cubs on May 6
- - High walk rate in recent appearances (4 walks in 4 innings since Pagán injury)
- - Allowed 6 runs in 4 innings since Pagán's injury
- - Control issues with only 3 strikes on 15 pitches in most recent appearance
- - Inconsistent performance in closer role
- - Struggling to handle increased workload and responsibility
Injury Status: IL-15
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Graham Ashcraft is a rp for the Cincinnati Reds.
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