Graham Ashcraft’s surprise rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville signals a potential bullpen turnaround for the struggling Reds — but with playoff hopes fading and a brutal schedule looming, is this move riskier than it seems? Once a dominant force with a 3.33 ERA and elite strikeout numbers, Ashcraft’s return could reunite the team’s original bullpen that started strong — though injuries have decimated the roster, including key relievers and starters. With the Reds at 62-70 and facing powerhouse teams like the Dodgers and Braves, his comeback might be just what they need — or just another gamble in a season spiraling out of control.

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