Bryce Harper

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) running to third base after a double by right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) during the 4th inning in a game against the Washington Nationals

This combination of file photos shows Manny Machado, left, and Bryce Harper. A former Baltimore Orioles infielder, Machado reportedly agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a 10-year, $300 million contract on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Bryce Harper, formerly of the Washington Nationals, still had yet to sign with a new team when Machado's details were reported. (AP Photos/John Minchillo and Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

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Washington outfielder Bryce Harper is likely to be the highest-priced free agent in baseball history this offseason. If he signs elsewhere, this weekend's series in Colorado will be his last three games in a Nationals uniform. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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After moving outfielder Bryce Harper into the leadoff spot on May 1, the Washington Nationals won seven of their next eight games (Associated Press).

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper singles in the first inning on Sunday. In just his second career start, Texas Rangers pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx retired 19 consecutive hitters in one stretch.

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper wipes his face in the dugout after popping out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Friday, May 19, 2017.(AP Photo/David Goldman)

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In this photo taken March 20, 2017, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) bats against the New York Yankees in a spring training baseball game in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, March 20, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper watches his home run against the New York Mets during a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. There is a reason Harper continues to be a high first round pick despite disappointing fantasy team owners last year. It's his 2015 season. Harper batted .330 with 42 home runs, 118 runs and 99 RBIs. Harper saw a huge drop in average and hit only 24 homers last year, but he did steal 21 bases. This spring, Harper is tearing the cover off the ball, flashing that power again. While it would be surprising to see a .330 average and 40-plus home runs again, Harper is still just 24 years old. Hitting 30-plus home runs with a high-200s average and 20 steals is doable, and that would make Harper a top-5 hitter again. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

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FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) walks back to the dugout after being tagged out at home in the fifth inning during Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Nationals Park in Washington. Harper says he knows "exactly why" his production dipped last season from his MVP-winning performance a year earlier _ but he did not elaborate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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The Washington Nationals head to spring training next week counting on a bounceback year from Bryce Harper. He hit just .243 with 24 RBI last season after winning the NL MVP award in 2015. "He's young enough where I'm not real worried about 'Harp,'" Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. "Soon, the pride factor will come into it." (Associated Press)

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The Washington Nationals did not have an update Monday after Bryce Harper injured his left thumb sliding into third base on Sunday.

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper pumps his fist as he takes a curtain call after he hit a grand slam during the third inning of an baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Washington. This was Harper's 100th home run of his career. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats against the New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper connects for a single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper slides safely into home on a double by Ryan Zimmerman during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) kisses his bat as he prepares to bat during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) walks back to the dugout as the game is delayed due to rain during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park, Monday, July 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) watches his two-run homer as he holds his Independence Day themed bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper grimaces after running to second base for a double during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in Washington. Nationals manager Matt Williams and trainer Lee Kuntz checked on him, but he remained in the game. Harper later scored on a sacrifice fly by Ian Desmond. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)