Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper has a significant bone bruise in his knee but no ligament or tendon tears, the team announced Sunday. The Nationals are hopeful he can return this season but do not currently have a timetable for his return.

Fantasy Impact

Everyone feared the worst when Harper slipped on first base and fell awkwardly. After writhing in pain on the ground and holding his left knee, he had to be helped off the field. A bone bruise diagnosis is surprising considering this appeared to be a non-contact injury, but it appears that Harper and the Nationals have dodged a bullet. He should be placed on the disabled list Sunday, and more information about his recovery timetable should be known in the near future.

Bryce Harper had to be carried off the field and could not put any weight on his left leg Saturday night after trying to leg out a single.

Fantasy Impact

This does not look good for Harper owners. He slipped on a wet base after on and off again sprinkles of rain. The Nationals haven't made any kind of announcement, but early unofficial rumblings are a serious season ending injury. Harper is slashing .327/.420/.616 on the season.

Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a single and a homer as the Nationals defeated the Marlins on Monday night 3-2.

Fantasy Impact

Harper is making a strong case for himself to win his second NL MVP in three years. The 24-year-old is now batting .327/.422/.621, which isn't that far removed from his 2015 MVP pace. Harper now has 29 homers to go along 82 RBIs.

Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 with a solo homer on Saturday afternoon as the Nationals fell to the Cubs 7-4.

Fantasy Impact

Harper launched a first inning solo shot off John Lackey for his 28th dinger of the season. The 24-year-old superstar is now batting .327 with a 1.044 OPS. He has a real chance to capture his second MVP this year.

Bryce Harper went 0-for-3 on Wednesday night in Miami as the Nationals lost to the Marlins 7-0.

Fantasy Impact

The entire Washington offense was held in check by Vance Worley in this one. It's surprising, but the Nationals have been playing so well this year that it's not a cause for concern. Here in the beginning of August Harper is batting .324 with 27 homers and a 1.041 OPS. He's been worth the first round pick that was invested in him back in March.