{
  "id": 5997061,
  "title": "Cincinnati Reds DFA Sam Moll as Graham Ashcraft returns to bullpen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/cincinnati-reds-dfa-sam-moll-as-graham-ashcraft-returns-to-bullpen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T15:54:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cincinnati-reds-dfa-sam-moll-155414117.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 6, the Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed reliever Sam Moll on waivers, signaling their intent to clear roster space. Moll, who joined the team at the 2023 trade deadline, appeared in 161 relief games this season, tallying a 2-7 record and a 4.79 ERA across 65 games. In a recent matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 4, Moll surrendered two runs in a single inning.\n\nGraham Ashcraft, 28, returned from the 60-day injured list on the same day as his teammate's demotion. Ashcraft missed two-and-a-half months due to a UCL sprain, which he treated with a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection instead of opting for Tommy John surgery. Ashcraft expressed relief at being able to return, stating that missing two or two-and-a-half months was far preferable to a year-and-a-half.\n\nIn his brief stint with the Reds this season, Ashcraft compiled a 1-1 record and a 3.33 ERA over 26 appearances. With the bullpen now notably healthier, Ashcraft's return appears poised to bolster the team's defensive capabilities as they confront baseball's most formidable remaining schedule in the final weeks of the regular season.",
  "summary": "The Reds designated Sam Moll for assignment on Sept. 6 with Graham Ashcraft returning from the 60-day IL.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cincinnati Reds DFA Sam Moll on September 6",
    "Graham Ashcraft returns from injured list on same day",
    "Ashcraft's 1-1 record and 3.33 ERA in 26 appearances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}