Dr. Tim Kremchek, the Reds' medical director, was encouraged by Pete Harnisch's condition when he examined the right-hander this week.

        “His shoulder strength was about the same as when he came off the disabled list (in June),” said Kremchek.

        From that point, Harnisch posted an 8-2 record with a 3.49 ERA. Kremchek said Harnisch's offseason goal would be to increase his strength and thus avoid further shoulder problems.

        BROUSSARD ON THE MEND: Reds outfield prospect Ben Broussard is expected to be fully recovered by spring training after undergoing surgery Friday to remove a bone fragment from his right wrist.

        Broussard, 24, missed six weeks during the regular season with a stress fracture in the wrist, which limited him to a .255 average with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 87 games for Double-A Chattanooga. He tried playing in the Arizona Fall League but aggravated the injury and left the Grand Canyon Rafters with a .193 average and seven RBI after 17 games.

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