Reds Report:Why Graham Ashcraft's pain might turn into Cincinnati Reds' gain

The Cincinnati Reds put Graham Ashcraft on the IL Friday after getting hit on the calf. Could it be a blessing in disguise for the struggling pitcher? [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sun Jun 11 2023 [Why Graham Ashcraft's pain might turn into Cincinnati Reds' gain]( [Jun 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (51) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports]( The Cincinnati Reds put Graham Ashcraft on the IL Friday after getting hit on the calf. Could it be a blessing in disguise for the struggling pitcher? [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Jun 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.]( [Andrew Abbott makes Cincinnati Reds history with 131-year first]( Cincinnati Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott hasn't allowed a run in 11 2/3 innings over his first two starts in the majors, beating the Cards Saturday. [READ MORE]( [May 30, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds center fielder Will Benson (30) scores on a base hit from center fielder TJ Friedl (29) (not pictured) against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Fenway Park.]( [Wheels-good story: Cincinnati Reds meet daily on unique need for speed]( Led by No. 1-ranked Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds are among the fastest teams in MLB and showed it Saturday in an 8-4 win over the Cardinals. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) and Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jake Fraley (27) talk during a review in the fifth inning of a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Cincinnati.]( [Cincinnati Reds injury carousel: TJ Friedl returns, Jake Fraley to IL]( In a series of roster moves Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds activated top hitter TJ Friedl (hamstring) from the IL and put Jake Fraley (wrist) on the IL [READ MORE]( [Jun 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) takes the field out of the dugout in the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers won, 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports]( [For subscribers] [Another game, another highlight for Elly De La Cruz, even in Reds loss]( Cincinnati Reds rookie Spencer Steer calls Elly De La Cruz' talent "lethal." It might be more lethal if Reds didn't fall behind by 4 runs every game. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](