--3B Ryan Zimmerman had his injured left shoulder examined by Cincinnati orthopedist Tim Kremchek on Thursday and was cleared to ramp up his rehab program. 

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. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Austin Kearns (bone fragments in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 18. 

--OF Austin Kearns (bone fragments in right elbow) was activated off the 15-day DL following six weeks on the sidelines. 

Dmitri Young and Manny Acta thought Jesus Colome threw the ball too hard. 

Cincinnati Reds starter Bronson Arroyo hasn't had much success lately, but things might finally be taking a positive turn. 

Two-out runs have been scarce for the Cincinnati Reds this season. 

Two-out runs have been scarce for the Cincinnati Reds this season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Austin Kearns (bone fragments in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 18. 

Odalis Perez couldn't have asked for a much better afternoon at Dolphin Stadium . 

--OF Austin Kearns (right elbow surgery) is expected to be activated off the 15-day DL Thursday for the start of the Nationals' series at Cincinnati. 

Just over one month ago, the Cincinnati Reds were nearly unbeatable at home, but now wins are hard to come by at Great American Ball Park. 

These guys should be All-Stars.