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.

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

Bryce Harper was back on the field before Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, posing for selfies with Phillies fans at the team’s annual photo day. Harper, who missed his fourth consecutive game since getting drilled with a fastball on the right elbow by the Braves’ Spencer Strider on Tuesday,