Pirates wish Braxton Ashcraft happy birthday

All-Star replacement earned nod in July

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 9h1 min read

Happy birthday, Braxton Ashcraft! 🎂 https://t.co/lu3CcpHLBy Via @Pirates on X

What happened: Pittsburgh posted a birthday note for Braxton Ashcraft on Oct. 5. Ashcraft joined the National League All-Star roster as a July replacement. He finished his first career complete game on Aug. 13.

Why it matters: The note follows a breakthrough 2026 that put Ashcraft on the All-Star roster. His late-summer workload included a five-inning, two-run outing on Aug. 30.

What to watch: His next work comes when Pittsburgh sets its offseason throwing plan.

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@Pirates 2026-10-05T12:10:29.982547+00:00

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