Pirates place pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on 15-day injured list
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The move is retroactive to September 7 and stems from discomfort in his right arm. Ashcraft has served as a primary starter for the team during his first full season in the major leagues. The 26-year-old has compiled a 14-6 record with a 3.65 ERA across 28 starts this season. He has recorded 173 strikeouts over 165.1 innings pitched. Ashcraft currently ranks fourth in the National League in wins and fifth in WHIP.
- •Braxton Ashcraft moved to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort.
- •The roster transaction is retroactive to September 7.
- •Ashcraft maintains a 14-6 record with a 3.65 ERA in 28 starts.
- •The pitcher ranks fourth in the National League with 14 wins this season.
- 11:02 PMESPN MLB — Pirates put 14-game winner Ashcraft on 15-day IL
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates Place All-Star Pitcher on the Injured List
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates roster moves: Brashton Ashcraft to IL
- 9:40 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
"Brandon Ashcraft has been the Pittsburgh Pirates' most consistent starting pitcher in 2026, but now his season could be over after landing on the injured list.
"The Pirates starting rotation has taken a major hit as Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort.
"The righty's breakout season is over due to arm discomfort. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Ashcraft's situation.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBSep 10, 2026, 11:02 PMPirates put 14-game winner Ashcraft on 15-day IL
The Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:15 PMPittsburgh Pirates Place All-Star Pitcher on the Injured List
Brandon Ashcraft has been the Pittsburgh Pirates' most consistent starting pitcher in 2026, but now his season could be over after landing on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:58 PMPirates roster moves: Brashton Ashcraft to IL
The Pirates starting rotation has taken a major hit as Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort.
- MLB Trade RumorsSep 10, 2026, 9:40 PMPirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
The righty's breakout season is over due to arm discomfort. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Ashcraft's situation.
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