Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hit a first-inning home run in his return to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.

Harper was hit in the elbow with a Spencer Strider fastball last week against the Braves. While X-rays were negative, he was sidelined until the soreness and swelling in his elbow went down. The Phillies lost four of five games with Harper unavailable, including three straight to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper is hit by a pitch Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. TORONTO, ON — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.