Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Ashcraft (elbow) has resumed throwing but is unlikely to return this season, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Ashcraft (elbow) could begin a throwing program within the next 10 days, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds transferred Ashcraft (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Manager David Bell said Friday that Ashcraft (elbow) won't be able to come back until September if he's able to return in 2024, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds voided Ashcraft's option to Triple-A Louisville and instead placed him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right elbow strain, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds optioned Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Ashcraft (4-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 6-1 by the Pirates, surrendering six runs on nine hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

The Reds recalled Ashcraft from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Ashcraft is a candidate to start Friday in St. Louis in place of the injured Nick Lodolo (blister), Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Ashcraft has thrown 12 innings at Triple-A Louisville since his demotion, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out 12. He's been instructed to work on his changeup to improve his off speed offerings, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.