DeSclafani (oblique) threw a side session without incident Tuesday and he is scheduled to start Friday's game against the A's, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Sheldon said to "write [DeSclafani's] name in pen" for Friday's start, so barring an unforeseen setback, DeSclafani should be expected to take the ball for the Reds' series opener against the A's. DeSclafani has been on the disabled list since March 25 due to an oblique injury and his recovery has been marred by setbacks. However, it looks like his oblique injury is behind him now, so he figures to be ready to make his season debut Friday.