Reds Reliever Ashcraft Lands on Injured List With Groin Strain

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Hunter Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right groin strain on Tuesday. His injury announcement is retroactive to June 16.

Ashcraft has been a reliable option for the Reds, boasting a 5-4 record with a 4.19 ERA across 19 appearances this season. He has recorded 38 strikeouts over 34⅓ innings.

In his latest outing, during the Reds’ 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Ashcraft pitched one inning, allowing three hits and two earned runs.

To fill Ashcraft’s spot in the bullpen, the Reds recalled rookie Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville. Mey has made 14 appearances this season, holding a 1-0 record with a 4.15 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 13 innings.

The Reds have been performing well lately, securing seven wins in their last 10 games. This success has moved them within 2½ games of the third National League wild card spot.