Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hit a first-inning home run in his return to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has returned to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.

Harper remains cautiously optimistic about avoiding a stint on the injured list, but the pain and swelling in his elbow continue to raise concerns as the Phillies prepare for a crucial upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.