Dynasty: too close to call. Redraft: Braxton Ashcraft. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has them nearly level, Ashcraft #109 and Melton #111, and the expert consensus agrees (#120 and #227). The community rates them even, FRV 50.4 and 49.1. For 2026 redraft, the consensus has Ashcraft ahead, #187 to #263.
JD on Braxton Ashcraft (Jul 28, 2026): How the heck did Ashcraft slip under the radar for me? I watched a couple of the starts this year in man was he impressive April / May of this year. It does look like the wheels are coming off a bit in July with a 7.78 ERA across four starts but I'm willing to chalk that up to him just being a bit tired and not used to a full big league season under his belt. I still think long term he will be a pretty valuable starting pitcher (think top 50 SP) but don't expect a ton from him the rest of the way, especially if the underlying velo deteriorates and Pirates elect to shut him down to not risk him for future years.
JD on Troy Melton (Aug 11, 2026): Yeah I'm gonna move him up again. I'm gonna keep moving up until he proves to me that he shouldn't be this caliber of starting pitcher. I love that he is the kind of guy that can go deep into games because he’s not trying to strike out the world. He still gets his Ks, maybe not 11+ per 9 like some guys but he is still incredibly valuable to dynasty owners with his minuscule WHIP. All aboard the Melton train!
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | Braxton Ashcraft | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| Team | PIT | DET |
| Position | SP | SP |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #109 | #111 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #120 | #227 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #187 | #263 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 50.4 | 49.1 |
| Expert Sources | 6 | 6 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #75–#166 | #132–#370 |
| Rest-of-Season Value | - | - |
| $ Earned Year to Date | - | - |
| ROS Rank (Top 300) | - | - |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Down 17 spots | Down 14 spots |
| Stat | Braxton Ashcraft | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 165.1 | 114.1 |
| W | 14 | 8 |
| SV | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 3.65 | 2.76 |
| WHIP | 1.09 | 1.13 |
| K | 173 | 94 |
| K/9 | 9.4 | 7.4 |
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