Harper is back. Including the time Harper missed with an elbow ailment, the Phillies went 13-14 without him in the lineup.

Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper will return to the Philadelphia lineup Monday night, when the team opens a three-game home series with the Padres. Harper has been activated off the injured list after missing 22 games with inflammation in his right wrist. He faced live pitching but did not go out on a minor-league rehab assignment.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Monday night against San Diego after a stint on the injured list because of right wrist inflammation.