DeSclafani hoping to return from elbow issues

DeSclafani, expected to be one of the veteran anchors of Cincinnati’s starting pitching rotation, has not pitched this season due to elbow problems. He is, however, trying to find a way to prevent 2017 from becoming a total wash. Reds manager Bryan Price said the 27-year-old right-hander threw 20 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday, played catch Wednesday and will throw off a mound Friday at Pittsburgh.