Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
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Harper told reporters he has been dealing with the injury for a while and getting hit in the elbow last week didn't help. Harper said he elected to take a stint on the injured list because he was getting to the point where he was feeling pain with every swing.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper says he is expecting to return Tuesday from an elbow injury that sidelined him for the past five games, per The Athletic's Matt Gelb.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will spend some time ... didn’t want it to cause further injury. Thinks getting hit in the elbow didn’t help. Hopes rest and treatment knocks ...