| 6/18/2013 3:16:00 PM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper (knee) has been cleared to begin walking and jogging, according to the Washington Post. | Insight: Harper received a cortisone shot last week, causing the swelling to subside in his knee. Once Harper can run, he'll be able to begin baseball activities. Manager Davey Johnson said Harper will play two or three rehab games once he has been able to sprint and taking batting practice. | | |
| 6/14/2013 9:58:00 PM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper is expected to test out his knee next week in Philadelphia. SOURCE: Washington Post | Insight: The hope is that if everything goes well, Harper could begin a rehab assignment shortly and be back in the lineup sometime before the end of the month. The Nationals have gone 7-9 since Harper's injury. | | |
| 6/11/2013 7:28:00 PM |
Description: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) will rest one week and then doctors will reevaluate him, according to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times. | Insight: Harper is dealing with patella bursitis and was given a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone shot in his left knee to reduce the swelling. He doesn't have any structural damage. | | |
| 6/11/2013 2:12:00 PM |
Description: We are still waiting to hear an update for Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) after seeing Dr. James Andrews on Monday. | Insight: Harper had no procedures done, said agent Scott Boras, according to a Washington Post report. It's still unclear as to when Harper (.287, 12 HR, 23 RBI in 44 games) will be ready to play. | | |
| 6/6/2013 4:58:00 PM |
Description: According to Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) will see Dr. James Andrews Monday. | Insight: Harper, who has bursitis in his left knee, attempted to jog under water Thursday but his knee is still swollen. Surgery to remove his bursa sac would be a last resort and would keep him out for a few more weeks, but that option is not imminent. Harper obviously won't be ready to come off the DL Tuesday when he is eligible. | | |
| 6/1/2013 11:18:00 AM |
Description: Amanda Comak of the Washington Times is reporting that she expects Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper to be put on the disabled list on Saturday after sitting out the last five games with bursitis in his left knee. | Insight: Roger Bernadina (.149, 2 HR, 4 RBI) has been starting in right field, but has little fantasy value. Jayson Werth may be activated sometime next week which would add some offensive punch to the lineup. | | |
| 5/31/2013 4:15:00 PM |
Description: Washington manager Davey Johnson was hopeful that Bryce Harper would be able to return to the starting lineup Friday against the Braves, but he's not going to get his wish, according to Mark Zuckerman of csnwashington.com | Insight: Harper has been out the past few days while dealing with bursitis in his left knee. The rest of the weekend is still up in the air as well. Roger Bernadina (.149, 2 HR, 4 RBI) is starting in right field, but has little fantasy value. | | |
| 5/30/2013 6:02:00 PM |
Description: Washington manager Davey Johnson is hopeful that Bryce Harper will be able to return to the starting lineup Friday against the Braves. SOURCE: James Wagner, Washington Post | Insight: Harper has been out the past few days while dealing with bursitis in his left knee. Tyler Moore (.149, 2 HR, 12 RBI) and Roger Bernadina (.149, 2 HR, 4 RBI) have been occupying the corner outfield positions in Harper's absence. | | |
| 5/29/2013 7:31:00 PM |
Description: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) is uncertain to play this weekend, according to MASNSports.com. | Insight: Harper is dealing with swelling related to knee bursitis. Luckily, an MRI on Monday revealed no structural damage, but his knee is healing more slowly than expected. | | |
| 5/29/2013 1:37:00 PM |
Description: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Baltimore. | Insight: Harper is dealing with swelling related to knee bursitis. Luckily, an MRI on Monday revealed no structural damage. The Nats are playing in Baltimore so they have the option to DH Harper, but manager Davey Johnson doesn't expect him to play in the series. | | |
| 5/28/2013 6:47:00 PM |
Description: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) is out Tuesday and unlikely to play Wednesday, according to Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com. | Insight: Harper is dealing with swelling related to knee bursitis. Luckily, an MRI on Monday revealed no structural damage. The Nats are playing in Baltimore so they have the option to DH Harper, but manager Davey Johnson doesn't expect him to play in the series. | | |
| 5/28/2013 3:48:00 PM |
Description: As expected, Washington outfielder Bryce Harper is out for Tuesday's game against Baltimore while dealing with left knee bursitis. | Insight: Luckily, an MRI on Monday revealed no structural damage but the team is likely to have him sit a couple more games before installing him back into the starting lineup. There is no reason to take a chance with the 20-year-old budding superstar. | | |
| 5/28/2013 10:58:00 AM |
Description: Washington outfielder Bryce Harper is is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Baltimore while dealing with lefdt knee bursitis. | Insight: Luckily, an MRI on Monday revealed no structural damage but the team is likely to have him sit a couple more games before installing him back into the starting lineup. There is no reason to take a chance with the 20-year-old budding superstar. | | |
| 5/27/2013 6:54:00 PM |
Description: An MRI revealed that Bryce Harper is dealing with bursitis in his left knee. SOURCE: Washington Post | Insight: Luckily, he doesn't have any structural damage. The Nationals left fielder should be back in the lineup later this week. | | |
| 5/27/2013 11:20:00 AM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper is hitless in seven career at-bats against Baltimore right-hander Jason Hammel and still dealing with a sore left knee so management will give him Monday off. | Insight: He still does plenty of good things for fantasy owners (.287, 12 HR, 23 RBI, 29 runs, .973 OPS), but some time off might help as he's 5-for-22 (.227) since running into the wall in Los Angeles. | | |
| 5/27/2013 9:50:00 AM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper is hitless in seven career at-bats against Baltimore right-hander Jason Hammel. | Insight: Given that Harper was forced out of Sunday's game with his sore left knee, this might be a great time to rest him. He still does plenty of good things for fantasy owners (.287, 12 HR, 23 RBI, 29 runs, .973 OPS), but some time off might help as he's 5-for-22 (.227) since running into the wall in Los Angeles. | | |
| 5/26/2013 4:25:00 PM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper gave way to a pinch runner in the seventh inning on Sunday - clearly the left knee is still hurting him. | Insight: Harper stole 18 bases last season, but with the knee and just one steal this season it's good bet he won't reach that total in 2013. He still does plenty of good things for fantasy owners (.286, 12 HR, 23RBI, 29 runs, .976 OPS) so a drop in one category shouldn't be a big problem. | | |
| 5/24/2013 10:04:00 AM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper is 6-for-12 with a home run and a 1.571 OPS in his matchups with Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick | Insight: Harper had been dealing with soreness all over after running into the outfield wall on May 13, but broke out with a double and home run on Wednesday. | | |
| 5/22/2013 9:04:00 PM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 with a solo homer Wednesday afternoon. | Insight: Harper had not had a two-hit game since April 27. He has been dealing with soreness all over after running into the outfield wall on May 13. | | |
| 5/20/2013 6:36:00 PM |
Description: Washington left fielder Bryce Harper is back after missing Sunday's game with a sore knee. | Insight: Harper ranks third in the NL with 11 homers in 38 games. He's gone 3-for-10 on the road trip with one RBI. | | |
