DeSclafani (oblique) made a solid return from a two month-plus absence, but did not factor into the decision Friday versus the A's. He surrendered eight hits, an earned run and three walks over six innings, while striking out two.
DeSclafani did not particularly appear to be on any kind of pitch count in his season debut, as he made 102 offerings, 65 of which went for strikes. The 26-year-old was able to notch first-pitch strikes on 16 of the 27 batters he faced, and also induced 10 swinging strikes. His one mistake was the third-inning solo homer he gave up to Stephen Vogt, but DeSclafani was able to keep the ball down otherwise, generating 10 ground balls. He'll look to notch his first victory next Wednesday against the Braves.