He is hitting .258/.368/.446 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs in 57 games for the Phillies. While losing his bat creates a hole in the middle of Philadelphia's lineup, ensuring Harper's health in the long run is surely more important for a team in contention.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper reveals his most honest take about his current injury status on Friday.

PHILADELPHIA − Phillies star Bryce Harper left the game in the first inning after getting hit on the elbow by a pitch on May 27. Harper had a count of 0-and-1 on him when Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit him in the elbow with a 95-mph fastball. Harper immediately went down to the ground clutching his elbow and right forearm in pain.