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Pirates place pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on 15-day injured list

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Pirates place pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on 15-day injured list

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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 Sports

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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.
— Yahoo Sports