The Arizona Diamondbacks designated former Twins pitcher Anthony DeSclafani for assignment on Monday, the team announced. Arizona recalled right-handed pitcher Juan Morillo from Triple-A Reno as a corresponding move.
The Twins traded for DeSclafani along with outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and right-handed pitchers Justin Topa and Darren Bowen in exchange for infielder Jorge Polanco in the 2023-24 offseason. While Gonzalez looks like a promising prospect and Topa has provided Minnesota with value this season, DeSclafani never made an appearance for the Twins, missing the entire 2024 season with a right elbow strain before electing free agency in the 2024-25 offseason.