Manager Gabe Kapler said DeSclafani (11-6), who took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, isn't dealing with any physical issues after exiting during the fourth inning, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The right-hander gave up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks across three innings.
DeSclafani received a visit from the athletic trainer before being pulled during the fourth inning, but his early departure was apparently a strategic decision to piggyback him with reliever Sammy Long, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. DeSclafani did manage a bit of ankle discomfort in his first start back from the injured list, but according to the skipper, that was unrelated to his departure. The 31-year-old tentatively lines up for his next turn through the rotation Friday against the Dodgers.