Cincinnati Reds designate Sam Moll for assignment and activate Graham Ashcraft

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Cincinnati Reds designate Sam Moll for assignment and activate Graham Ashcraft
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The Cincinnati Reds designated left-handed relief pitcher Sam Moll for assignment on September 6. The move coincides with the return of Graham Ashcraft from the 60-day injured list. Ashcraft had been sidelined since May due to a UCL sprain, opting for a platelet-rich plasma injection rather than surgery. Moll concludes his tenure with the club after making 161 relief appearances since joining at the 2023 trade deadline. This season, Moll held a 2-7 record with a 4.79 ERA across 65 games. Ashcraft, who recorded a 1-1 record and a 3.33 ERA in 26 appearances this year, joins the bullpen for the final three weeks of the regular season.

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  • Sam Moll was designated for assignment on September 6.
  • Graham Ashcraft returns to the roster after a 60-day stint on the injured list.
  • Ashcraft recovered from a UCL sprain using a platelet-rich plasma injection.
  • The Cincinnati Reds bullpen is expected to be at full health for the remainder of the season.
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  • 3:54 PMYahoo SportsCincinnati Reds DFA Sam Moll as Graham Ashcraft returns to bullpen
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The Reds designated Sam Moll for assignment on Sept. 6 with Graham Ashcraft returning from the 60-day IL.

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