--OF Norris Hopper, on the DL most of the season with a sore right elbow that has bothered him since early May, will undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery Tuesday and is out for the season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Aaron Harang (tight right forearm) was scratched from his scheduled start July 5 but merely pushed back to July 8 instead. 

--OF Norris Hopper, on the DL most of the season with a sore right elbow that has bothered him since early May, will undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery Tuesday and is out for the season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Aaron Harang (tight right forearm) was scratched from his scheduled start July 5 but merely pushed back to July 8 instead. 

Right-hander Aaron Harang has tightness in his forearm and won't make his scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals. 

Right-hander Aaron Harang has tightness in his forearm and won't make his scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals. 

It's easier to pick an All-Star team without steroids on our minds. 

The Cincinnati Reds have used some good work out of the bullpen to win the first two games of their series with the Washington Nationals. 

Ken Griffey Jr. 

Ken Griffey Jr. 

The Reds have pushed back Aaron Harang's next start from Saturday to Tuesday because of stiffness in his forearm. 

The Reds have pushed back Aaron Harang's next start from Saturday to Tuesday because of stiffness in his forearm. 

Right-hander Daryl Thompson's stay was short, but manager Dusty Baker said it isn't over, even though Thompson was optioned back to Class AAA Louisville Thursday. 

--INF Andy Phillips, claimed off waivers from the Reds by the Mets, was reclaimed by the Reds off waivers from the Mets. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jolbert Cabrera (dislocated left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 21.