DeSclafani (4-4) yielded three runs on eight hits over seven innings Monday, striking out two and earning a win over Pittsburgh.
DeSclafani gave up just one run through six frames before the Pirates put two on the board in the seventh. He's given up three or more runs in four of his last five outings, raising his season ERA to 3.48. DeSclafani has registered a 5.22 ERA during that five-game span after posting a 2.13 ERA through his first six outings. He'll carry a 49:9 K:BB into his next outing, which is projected to be at home against the Orioles.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Struggles versus Minnesota
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DeSclafani (3-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings during a 7-1 loss to the Twins. He struck out six.
DeSclafani surrendered a leadoff homer to Edouard Julien in the bottom of the first, and things didn't get much better for the right-hander as the game progressed. He allowed at least one run in each of the first four innings but was charged with only four earned runs thanks to a trio of errors in the third. Despite allowing a season-high seven runs, DeSclafani was able to finish at least five innings and record six-plus strikeouts for a second consecutive game and the fourth time this season. He'll look to get back on track next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for the opener of a three-game set versus Pittsburgh.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Fans six in no-decision
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DeSclafani did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against Miami. He struck out six.
DeSclafani continues his hot start, as he's now tied for ninth in the league with a 0.99 WHIP. The former Red also sports a 5.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio, which would be a career-high if he stays at that pace throughout the season. The right-hander is tentatively slated to face the Twins on the road in his next appearance.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Cleared for series opener
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DeSclafani (toe) is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Marlins in San Francisco, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The Giants' decision to move Sean Manaea to the bullpen earlier in the week supported the notion that the right toe issue that bothered DeSclafani during his most recent outing last Saturday in Arizona wouldn't be anything that forced him to miss a turn through the rotation. Through eight outings this season, DeSclafani has churned out a 3.06 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 35:5 K:BB across 50 innings.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Leaves with apparent injury
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DeSclafani left Saturday's start against the Diamondbacks with a potential injury in the sixth inning, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He allowed three runs in five-plus innings before leaving.
DeSclafani appeared to tweak his ankle while trying to make a play on a grounder before leaving with a trainer. Scott Alexander has taken over on the mound in DeSclafani's absence.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Coughs up five runs in loss
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DeSclafani (3-2) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on 10 hits and one walk over seven innings against Washington. He struck out three.
Although DeSclafani pitched deep into the game, his five earned runs allowed were the most he's given up this year. However, the right-hander is still having a great season, as his 0.93 WHIP is tied for sixth in MLB. The 33-year-old is still a dependable option heading into his next start, tentatively scheduled to take place against the Diamondbacks this weekend.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Twirls gem
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DeSclafani (3-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three hits over eight scoreless innings against the Astros. He struck out three.
DeSclafani rolled through the Astros lineup, posting a season high in innings pitched. The only downside to DeSclafani's outing was a season-low three strikeouts. The righty has been spectacular this season, going at least five innings in every start. He now has a 2.13 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 38 innings.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Bounces back with win
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DeSclafani (2-1) earned the win over St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over six innings.
DeSclafani served up two solo homers -- both by Paul Goldschmidt -- in his first three innings of work, but those were the only runs the Cardinals managed against him. The right-hander induced 13 swinging strikes and punched out six batters en route to his fourth quality start over his first five outings this season. DeSclafani has been a pleasant surprise for the Giants and his fantasy managers thus far, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB across 30 innings.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Handed first loss
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DeSclafani (1-1) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Mets.
DeSclafani gave up one run in the second inning and three more in the fifth, while the Giants' bats were limited to five hits in the 7-0 shutout loss. This was the first time the right-hander failed to record a quality start in four outings this season. Despite the poor showing, he's got a 2.63 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:2 K:BB across 24 innings. His next start is projected for next week versus the Cardinals.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Settles for quality start
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DeSclafani didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Tigers, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
The veteran right-hander seemed to have the game well in hand heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, but a couple of uncharacteristic errors by Brandon Crawford allowed Detroit to close the gap to 6-3. DeSclafani still exited the game in the seventh after 105 pitches (69 strikes) in line for his second win, but for the second straight game, the Giants' bullpen imploded late. The 32-year-old appears healthy and back in his 2021 form to begin the current campaign, posting a 1.42 ERA and 16:0 K:BB through three quality starts and 19 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, likely to come next week at home against the Mets.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Possible waiver wire pickups
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That's 2 for 2 for Anthony DeSclafani. His latest outing Sunday against the Royals -- in which he allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings with no walks and seven strikeouts -- offers further evidence he really is the guy who went 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 two years ago. He's come back from an injury-plagued 2022 -- one ended early by ankle surgery -- to allow just six baserunners over 12 1/3 innings through two starts. As inconsistent as all levels of starting pitching have been so far in 2023, why not take a shot on a guy just a year removed from being more or less must-start?
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Sleeper pitchers for Week 3 (April 10-16)
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Anthony DeSclafani was a revelation for the Giants in 2021 and then a mess last year due to an ankle injury. He looked closer to the former in his season debut, and if his second start over the weekend goes just as well, you'll likely want to start him at Detroit.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Fans seven in no-decision
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DeSclafani allowed one run on three hits over 6.1 innings during Sunday's win over Kansas City. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.
DeSclafani had little issue working through the Royals aside from Salvador Perez's RBI single in the fourth inning. The Giants couldn't get any offense going until the eighth inning, so Desclafani wasn't able to improve to 2-0. He has a stellar 11:0 K:BB while allowing just one run through 12.1 frames across two starts. DeSclafani is projected for a solid matchup in Detroit next weekend.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Possible waiver wire pickups
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It's easy to forget after he had a 6.63 ERA in five starts last year, but Anthony DeSclafani was one of the biggest finds among starting pitchers in 2021, going 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 8.2 K/9. Though there's no erasing what happened in 2022, it's probably best to treat it like a lost season given that his ankle was messed up from the beginning and ultimately required season-ending surgery. He had an encouraging enough spring that the Giants awarded him a rotation spot over Sean Manaea, and his first start Monday looked much like the ones we saw over and over again in 2021.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Six scoreless innings in victory
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DeSclafani earned the win Monday, allowing no runs on three hits over six innings against the White Sox while striking out four.
It was a very strong effort from DeSclafani on an afternoon where he was also provided plenty of run support. The right-hander gave up just one extra-base hit on a double to Yoan Moncada, and he pounded the strike zone while limiting hard contact throughout his six frames. DeSclafani will try and build on this effort in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Royals.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Could be piggybacked Monday
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DeSclafani is scheduled to start Monday's game against the White Sox in Chicago but could be piggybacked by Sean Manaea, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
Manaea was available out of the bullpen for the Giants' season-opening weekend series with the Yankees but went unused, and because he had been building up in spring training to compete for a starting role, he could get the opportunity to work in tandem with DeSclafani. Though he enters the season with a rotation spot, DeSclafani was eased into workouts during spring training after he previously underwent ankle surgery last summer, and he didn't work more than four innings in any of his Cactus League outings. With that in mind, manager Gabe Kapler may not be keen on having DeSclafani work deep into Monday's outing, perhaps setting up Manaea to cover multiple innings once DeSclafani exits.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Shows well in spring debut
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DeSclafani struck out three and allowed one hit over two scoreless innings versus the Rockies in Friday's Cactus League game.
Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports DeSclafani's fastball was around 93-94 mph, right in line with where it's been over the last three years. The right-hander is probable to begin the season in the Giants' rotation, and his first spring outing proves he's healthy after ankle surgery last July.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Spring debut Friday
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DeSclafani will make his Cactus League debut Friday versus the Rangers, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
DeSclafani has been able to go through a normal camp after recovering from ankle surgery he had last July. The right-hander will be in the mix for a spot in the Giants' rotation. He's looking to bounce back from an ugly 2022 in which he made just five starts and posted a 6.63 ERA.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Feels fully healthy
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DeSclafani (ankle) said Wednesday he is 100 percent healthy and expects to have a bounce-back campaign in 2023, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ankle surgery ultimately cut DeSclafani's 2022 campaign short after five starts and 19 innings, during which he posted a 6.63 ERA and 2.00 WHIP. The right-hander underwent surgery in July, and while his status is worth monitoring in camp, he should be in the mix for a rotation spot once the season begins. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports it's possible the Giants could use six starters at times this season, which would make it easier for DeSclafani and other pitchers to get up to speed early in the campaign.
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Giants' Anthony DeSclafani: Transferred to 60-day IL
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DeSclafani (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
DeSclafani announced last weekend that he'll miss the remainder of the season due to his right ankle surgery, so his move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for Tobias Myers, who was traded from Cleveland to San Francisco on Thursday. DeSclafani will likely be ready for spring training in 2023 since he carries a recovery timetable of 4-to-5 months.
