# Pirates' Ashcraft's Breakout Season Raises Workload Concerns

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-05-23T19:44:28+00:00
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Braxton Ashcraft, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, is having a standout season, with a 2.89 ERA and 65 strikeouts. His performance is crucial as the Pirates traded away other pitchers. However, his injury-prone history, including Tommy John surgery, raises questions about managing his workload to ensure long-term health. 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/9dadbcde6e63b4e4

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