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Pirates Promote Ashcraft for MLB Debut Against Diamondbacks

5/27/2025

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are giving 25-year-old Braxton Ashcraft his big break, promoting him from Triple-A Indianapolis to face the Diamondbacks in his MLB debut. After a challenging minor league season with a 5.03 ERA, Ashcraft steps in as a bulk reliever, hoping to prove himself and possibly reclaim a starting role later this year.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are giving 25-year-old Braxton Ashcraft his big break, promoting him from Triple-A Indianapolis to face the Diamondbacks in his MLB debut. After a challenging minor league season with a 5.03 ERA, Ashcraft steps in as a bulk reliever, hoping to prove himself and possibly reclaim a starting role later this year.