Graham Ashcraft

Graham Ashcraft had a shaky outing, allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4 2/3 innings in the Reds' narrow 5-4 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

This performance did little to reassure fantasy managers, as Ashcraft's season ERA nudged up to 4.76 and his WHIP remained elevated at 1.45. His inability to go deep into games, coupled with a mediocre strikeout rate of 7.2 K/9, continues to cap his fantasy upside. Given these factors, Ashcraft remains a risky play in most fantasy formats, especially in leagues that heavily penalize for ERA and WHIP. His season-long inconsistencies suggest a cautious approach in relying on him for consistent fantasy production.

Graham Ashcraft navigated through a rocky outing on Friday, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three over 5 1/3 innings in the Reds' 9-6 victory over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the shaky performance, Ashcraft was fortunate to escape with a win, thanks to robust run support from his offense. This season, Ashcraft's ERA has ballooned to 4.67, and his WHIP stands at a concerning 1.44, reflecting ongoing struggles with consistency and control. His strikeout rate remains modest at 7.2 K/9, and his FIP at 4.81 suggests that his ERA is not solely a product of bad luck. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his current form does not inspire confidence for reliability in fantasy lineups.

Graham Ashcraft endured a tough outing, allowing three earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly raises his ERA to 4.25 and continues to highlight his struggles with command, as evidenced by his season WHIP of 1.42 and a modest strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.22. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his 4.65 FIP suggests that his ERA could potentially rise if these trends continue. Ashcraft's ability to miss bats at a lower rate (7.4 K/9) also limits his upside in strikeout-heavy fantasy formats.

Graham Ashcraft struggled to find his rhythm in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing nudged his ERA up to 4.12 and WHIP to 1.44 for the season, reflecting a continued challenge in maintaining control and limiting base runners. His performance today, characterized by a high pitch count and inability to go deep into the game, underscores potential volatility in his fantasy value. With a modest strikeout rate of 7.2 K/9 and a FIP that suggests some underlying issues, fantasy managers should be cautious. Ashcraft's inconsistency might make him a risky play, particularly in leagues that penalize heavily for walks and earned runs.

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.