Graham Ashcraft is celebrating his 26th birthday today. The Reds right-hander made 26 starts last season, posting a 4.76 ERA and finishing with 111 strikeouts in 145 2/3 innings.
The Huntsville, Alabama native will play a huge role in the Reds pitching rotation. Pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Arizona for spring training on Tuesday.
Ashcraft is a key piece of a young and talented Reds rotation that includes Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott and Nick Lodolo.
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