Ashcraft Out, Pirates Reeling | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ All-Star pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is headed to the injured list with right arm discomfort, ending his 2026 season prematurely — a major blow as the team fights for postseason relevance. His solid stats and recent strong performance make his absence especially painful. The Pirates are turning to Triple-A call-up Antwone Kelly for immediate help, but the real challenge lies in filling Ashcraft’s spot in the rotation. With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the team now faces a tough test to keep their season alive without one of their most reliable arms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87180fff11f3ad60