Bryce Harper could return for Nationals next week
Bryce Harper continues to get closer to a return to action for the Washington Nationals.
Harper began doing some light running last week and was seen taking batting practice over the weekend. He shagged some fly balls in the outfield during batting practice on Thursday, according to MASN’s Mark Zuckerman.
Zuckerman also says Harper will travel with the team to New York and will hit on the field Saturday.
Bryce Harper will travel to New York with #Nats, will hit on the field Saturday, then team will decide what to do from there, Dusty says.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) September 21, 2017
Based on what Zuckerman is saying, it sounds like Harper could be back early next week. The Nats have a three-game series with the Mets that begins on Friday night. After that they have three games in Philly.
Nats GM Mike Rizzo said last week that the team was optimistic about Harper being ready for the playoffs, which begin in around two weeks.
Harper has not played since injuring his knee on Aug. 12.
