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Pirates Place All-Star RHP Braxton Ashcraft on IL
Right-hander Antwone Kelly, 23, was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis after Braxton Ashcraft went on the injured list with right arm discomfort.
- On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, recalling right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly said the injury "jumped up" following Ashcraft's last start, with the team still conducting tests; the move is retroactive to Monday.
- The 26-year-old Ashcraft compiled a 14-6 record and 3.65 ERA over 28 starts in his second major league season, earning his first career Midsummer Classic selection in July.
- Kelly, 23, joins the active roster after making his MLB debut on June 12 and posting a 4.24 ERA across 23 games at Triple-A Indianapolis.
- With the Pirates fighting for an NL playoff spot, entering Thursday five games back of the final wild-card, the loss of Ashcraft represents a significant blow to their starting rotation.
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Pirates place All-Star RHP Braxton Ashcraft on IL - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) - Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has right arm discomfort, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent him to the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The Pirates recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Ashcraft has [...]
Pirates place All-Star RHP Braxton Ashcraft on IL
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) - Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has right arm discomfort, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent him to the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The Pirates recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-...
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