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Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue
The Pirates shut him down after specialists found no structural damage and advised him to begin preparing for 2027.
- On Saturday, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft confirmed he will not pitch again this season following right arm discomfort.
- Ashcraft traveled to Arlington for evaluation by Texas Rangers physician Dr. Keith Meister, who confirmed there is no structural damage or long-term concern.
- He set a 180-inning goal this season but reached only 165 before fatigue set in, emphasizing transparency with training staff: "It was general arm stuff," Ashcraft said.
- The Pirates placed Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 10, and although he wanted to return for two starts, Pittsburgh's playoff elimination made it unnecessary.
- Dr. Meister advised Ashcraft to begin preparing for 2027. "I just need to get ready to begin next year in a better spot than I ended this year," Ashcraft said.
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Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of right arm discomfort.
·Toronto, Canada
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Ashcraft looking to next season after breakout '26 campaign cut short
PITTSBURGH -- Braxton Ashcraft fell short of his goal of 200 innings and 30 starts due to right arm fatigue that landed him on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 10. The Pirates All-Star right-hander still has plenty to be proud of in 2026. And after avoiding a serious injury,
·New York, United States
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