{
  "id": 8551278,
  "title": "Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/pirates-all-star-braxton-ashcraft-will-not-pitch-again-this-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T22:39:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/19/pirates-all-star-braxton-ashcraft-will-not-pitch-again-this-season-because-of-arm-fatigue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Pirates' star right-handed pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, will not pitch again this season due to arm fatigue. The 29-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 10, with hopes of a late-season return. Following a thorough examination by Texas Rangers physician Dr. Keith Meister, Ashcraft has been advised to start preparing for the 2027 season. Ashcraft finished his first full major league season with a 14-6 record and a 3.65 ERA over 28 starts. Despite this, he remains unfazed, stating that he never had any concerns about his arm discomfort being due to structural issues.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}