The Pittsburgh Pirates have named right‑handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft to the National League mid‑season All‑Star squad. He steps in for teammate Paul Skenes, who is sidelined with an injury. This is Ashcraft’s picked for the summer game. The club said the choice offers the youngster a chance to show his stuff on a national stage. Coaches will assign him into the relief mound for the exhibition. The mid‑season All‑Star game is set for July 2026. The squad announced the roster change previously this week.