Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (28) reacts after surrendering a game-tying two-run home run to Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (24) in the third inning on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Great American Ball Park. 062818 Reds Cincinnati Reds Baseball Reds Reds Baseball National League Baseball Nl Central Baseball Kareem Elgazzar via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Released by Arizona Diamondbacks

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 10:16 AM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks after being designated for assignment earlier in the week.

The 35-year-old has a 5.12 ERA in 13 games and four starts for Arizona this season. He struck out 36 and walked 12 over 38 2/3 innings pitched.

DeSclafani pitched for Cincinnati from 2015 to 2020, compiling a 4.19 ERA with 556 strikeouts and 180 walks in 112 games with the Reds.

He has also spent time with the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins.

The move was announced on MLB's transaction tracker.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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