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Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 19). Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/pirates-all-star-braxton-ashcraft-will-not-pitch-again-this-season-because-of-arm-fatigue/article_cc39b251-615e-5251-8768-2c6600985dab.html

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to arm fatigue, despite initial hopes he might return by the end of September. After examination by Dr. Keith Meister, Ashcraft will now focus on preparing for next year’s season instead. This decision comes after a strong rookie campaign where he posted a 14-6 record with a 3.65 ERA in 28 starts.

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Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season due to right arm discomfort, as announced on September 24. Initially placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10 with hopes of a return before the end of the season, Ashcraft was examined by Dr. Keith Meister of the Texas Rangers and advised against pitching further in 2023. Ashcraft concluded his first full big league season with a record of 14-6 and an ERA of 3.65 over 28 starts, demonstrating strong performance despite being sidelined recently. Ashcraft remains optimistic, stating that the concern was not structural but rather due to general fatigue from extensive play.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of right arm discomfort. asserted

Ashcraft → pitch → discomfort

Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 10 with the hope he might be able to return during the season’s final week. uncertain

he → place → week

He was examined this week by Texas Rangers physician Dr. Keith Meister and advised to begin preparing for 2027. asserted

He → examine → 2027

Ashcraft finished his first full big league season 14-6 with a 3.65 ERA in 28 starts. asserted

Ashcraft → finish → starts

“I was never concerned,” Ashcraft said Saturday. asserted

Ashcraft → concern → ?

“Nobody ever had a concern about anything being structural or anything that was more than just general discomfort because of fatigue.” asserted

that → have → fatigue

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue

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