Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was reinstated ahead of Philadelphia’s opener against San Diego after a ... with a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch from Atlanta’s Spencer Strider.

Harper left Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Atlanta in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider. Harper sustained a bruise ...

He also missed five games, from May 26 to June 2, with a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch from Atlanta’s Spencer Strider. Harper said when he went on the IL that he felt pain in ...