DeSclafani (oblique) played catch on the outfield grass before Monday's game and felt good.
DeSclafani's next step is to throw in the bullpen Wednesday, after which the Reds will determine his next step. "We'll see where we go from there and how he feels in that bullpen," manager Bryan Price said. "It seems like it would make sense to go out and pitch in a rehab game to verify that he's healthy. We haven't made a commitment to doing that yet." It seems highly unlikely that DeSclafani will start Friday.