DeSclafani (oblique) threw live batting practice Friday, John Fay of WCPO.com reports.
The next step for DeSclafani is a rehab assignment, which is expected to consist of three minor league starts. It's not entirely clear when or where he'll begin the assignment, but DeSclafani could join an affiliate early next week. He said after Friday's session, "I feel like [the oblique's] not even a factor."