Bryce Harper

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the San Francisco Giants. The homer was his fourth of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Harper now has multiple hits in four straight games, with two home runs and a stolen base during that span. Through 17 games, he's slashing .357 / .493 / .625 with four home runs, 13 runs scored, eight RBI, and one stolen base.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's loss to the San Francisco Giants. The steal was his first of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Harper raised his batting average from .238 to .327 over just the last two days by going 6-for-7 with a home run, stolen base, and a walk. He appears to be heating up at the plate after a minor cold stretch.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Sunday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Harper sat out Saturday's game with lower back tightness but returned on Sunday and looked just fine, homering and reaching base four times in the win. Through 14 games, Harper is batting .289 with nine runs scored, three home runs, seven RBI, 11 walks, and no stolen bases.

Bryce Harper (back) is in Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Harper didn't play on Saturday due to back tightness, but it was apparently a minor issue. The 28-year-old is off to a modest start at the plate, so fantasy managers are surely hoping that he heats up soon.

Phillies star Bryce Harper could return to the lineup Sunday, according to manager Joe Girardi. The outfielder did not play on Saturday after waking up with lower back tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Harper owns a suboptimal .238/.396/.429 slash line this season, though he has posted an impressive 10-to-12 walk-to-strikeout clip. The 28-year-old and former MVP and Rookie of the Year is the No. 6 outfielder in the latest rest-of-season expert consensus rankings. Evidently, fantasy owners are eager for his return.