The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-handed reliever Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to a right groin strain. His absence could impact the team's bullpen as Ashcraft has proven to be one of their most reliable options, recording a 4.19 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 34.1 innings across 19 appearances this season.

To fill his spot, the Reds have recalled rookie Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville. Mey has a solid track record in the minors, boasting a 4.15 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 13 innings. With Cincinnati's recent surge, winning seven of their last ten games and positioning themselves closely in the wild card race, Ashcraft's injury comes at a critical juncture for the team.