Graham Ashcraft

Graham Ashcraft took the loss Wednesday, yielding three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out only two over five innings against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This outing nudged his ERA up slightly to 3.86 and his WHIP to 1.34 for the season, reflecting a performance that might worry fantasy managers relying on him for better strikeout numbers and deeper outings. His K/9 rate of 7.3 this season continues to be less than stellar, and his FIP of 4.27 suggests some underlying issues that could lead to more rough starts. Fantasy managers should monitor Ashcraft's next few outings closely, as his ability to control games and limit damage will be critical in determining his viability as a consistent fantasy starter.

Graham Ashcraft delivered a strong performance, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing five hits and two walks, striking out four against the Padres on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his solid outing, Ashcraft didn't factor into the decision as the Reds fell 6-2. This performance should reassure fantasy managers after a somewhat rocky start to the season, evidenced by his 3.63 ERA and 1.27 WHIP coming into the game. His ability to suppress runs in this outing while maintaining a decent strikeout rate and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio highlights his potential value in fantasy lineups, especially in deeper leagues. However, the inconsistency in run support from the Reds' lineup could be a concern for his win potential moving forward.

Graham Ashcraft delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out three over 6 1/3 innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the quality start, Ashcraft's efforts weren't enough to secure a win, as the Reds' offense failed to capitalize on his strong outing. With this game, Ashcraft's ERA slightly improved to 4.40, and his WHIP remains steady at 1.29, reflecting a consistent ability to manage baserunners effectively. His season-long performance, including a decent strikeout rate of 8.2 K/9 and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.71, suggests he could be a reliable option in fantasy lineups, particularly in deeper leagues or as a streaming option in favorable matchups. However, his moderate strikeout numbers might limit his upside in shallower or strikeout-heavy formats.

Graham Ashcraft navigated through a rocky start, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in Saturday's 7-5 win against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Reds clinching the victory, Ashcraft's performance was less than stellar, pushing his ERA to an unsettling 5.24 through his first four starts of the season. His WHIP now sits at 1.34, and while his strikeout rate remains decent at 9.3 K/9, his overall effectiveness has been hampered by high run allowances. Fantasy managers should be cautious; while wins are valuable, his elevated ERA and WHIP could be detrimental to overall team performance unless he finds more consistency on the mound.

Graham Ashcraft allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a win on Sunday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Ashcraft added eight strikeouts for his second win on the season. He faces the Angels next.