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 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.

The Philadelphia Phillies offered a concerning update on their franchise slugger, and it impacted another key member of their roster.