Harper’s wrist problem wasn’t revealed until Friday, although manager Rob Thomson said it has lingered “for a while.” To fill Harper's spot, utility man Otto Kemp was added to the roster.

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Trea Turner and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the 1st inning, giving the Phillies an early three-run lead

After missing five consecutive games with a bruised right elbow, Harper was back in the Phillies lineup batting third for Tuesday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wearing a brace on his right elbow, Harper homered off Toronto starter Bowden Francis in his first plate appearance, as part of a six-run first inning for the Phillies.

Phillies’ Harper Avoids IL Stint, Expected Back Tuesday After Elbow Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies had to hold their breath when their superstar, Bryce Harper, was drilled by a Spencer Strider fastball in the first inning of last Tuesday’s date with the Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper discussed the upcoming free agency of his teammate, Kyle Schwarber.

Harper discussed his devotion to his personal health plan, which includes farm-raised and organic food and avoiding seed oils. “People kind of think it’s a little crazy, but it works for me.”