28 Anthony DeSclafani SP

DeSclafani earned his second win of the season Monday against the Giants, allowing four runs (three earned) over six innings. He struck out eight while giving up four hits and two walks.

DeSclafani now has 44 strikeouts in 37 innings this season and has tallied eight Ks in back-to-back outings. With the Reds' offense finally waking up this weekend, perhaps DeSclafani and the other starters can benefit more if they keep pitching well. This actually was a little worse than his recent form, but after the Reds jumped out to a big lead in the first inning, it was more than enough.

DeSclafani allowed three hits and a walk while striking out eight across 5.2 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.

DeSclafani was particularly deceptive Wednesday, turning in his highest strikeout total of the season on the strength of 18 swinging strikes. Though there's little to complain about with this outing, it's worth noting that DeSclafani has gotten pulled out of games relatively early even when pitching well and he has failed to surpass the 91-pitch mark in any outing this season. That said, he's allowed only one earned run across his last 17.2 innings, striking out 20 in the process. He'll look to keep things going in his next start, likely to come at home on Monday against the Giants.

DeSclafani (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 12-1 victory over the Cardinals, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing four hits and three walks while striking out six.

The Reds didn't really pour on the offense until DeSclafani was out of the game, scoring eight runs in the final two innings, but the right-hander didn't need much run support as he cruised to his second straight quality start. He'll carry a 4.26 ERA and 28:11 K:BB through 25.1 innings into his next outing Wednesday, on the road against the Mets.

DeSclafani will start Friday's game against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

DeSclafani's next turn through the rotation was scheduled for Thursday against Atlanta, but the Reds have elected to push him back a day, giving Luis Castillo a crack at the Braves in the series finale.

DeSclafani allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Friday.

DeSclafani was not rewarded for his efforts with a win (and thus he remains winless on the year), but this was an encouraging outing after the right-hander was rocked for 10 earned runs over his previous two starts (8.1 innings). He did allow a homer to Fernando Tatis Jr., bringing his total allowed this season to five, but DeSclafani induced 10 swinging strikes on 80 pitches and worked around errors in the second and fifth innings. Up next is a home start against Atlanta.