# Ashcraft's Breakout Season: A Must-Watch

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Published: 2026-05-23T17:28:26+00:00
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## Resource

Braxton Ashcraft, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, has been quietly dominating this season with a 2.89 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts against 16 walks in 62 innings. Hes added a new weapon, a split-finger fastball, and significantly improved his curveball, generating a ton of swings and misses. His advanced metrics and consistent performance suggest a real skill upgrade. Fantasy league managers should consider adding him to their rosters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9b7890d673d19e75

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