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Philadelphia Phillies' Tommy Joseph, left, scores past the tag from Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters on a two-run double by Cameron Rupp during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bryce Harper, Nationals shut down by Jake Thompson, Phillies’ bullpen

By Kevin Cooney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Harper could come off the disabled list and return to the Washington Nationals' lineup Monday night on Sept. 25 in the opener of a three-game series at Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) **FILE**

Bryce Harper remains out of Nationals’ lineup with flu-like symptoms

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Max Scherzer chooses to run up pitch count

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper reacts after he flew out during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper is taking small steps toward a return

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper reacts in the locker room as the team celebrates after they clinched the National League East title after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper remains Nationals biggest question

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker waves to the crowd in the stands as they celebrate after clinching the National League East title after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jayson Werth says this is the Nationals’ best chance to win the World Series

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after they clinched the National League East title after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals clinch fourth division title in six seasons

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Victor Robles called up by Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Daniel Murphy (20) is congratulated by Ryan Zimmerman (11) after Murphy hit a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Anthony Rendon, Daniel Murphy carry Nationals past Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Matt Wieters (32) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Matt Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) walks off the field with manager AJ Hinch, second from left, after an injury during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, July 17, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Nationals face similarly injured Astros in Houston

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Wieters (32) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time, 4-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper grabs his knee after he was injured running to first during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper has ‘significant’ bone bruise

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, center, is helped in the dugout after he was injured during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Harper has bone bruise, Nats hopeful he’s back this season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pinch hitter Adam Lind (26) celebrates his two-run homer during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adam Lind has given Nationals bench a swing in production

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg warms up during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 23, 2017, in Phoenix. Strasburg had to leave the game due to injury after pitching the second inning, but the Nationals defeated the Diamondbacks 6-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brandon Kintzler activated by Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws his first pitch in the Major League during the first inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Erick Fedde struggles in debut as Nationals lose to Colorado Rockies

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 23, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Stephen Strasburg heads to the 10-day DL with arm injury; Erick Fedde promoted

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brian Goodwin celebrates his two-run home run with Jose Lobaton, right, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Washington. Nationals' Max Scherzer (31) who scored on the play, is greeted at the dugout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals have record-setting day in home runs in 15-2 win over Brewers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon watches an RBI single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tim Adleman during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dusty Baker defends keeping Anthony Rendon batting sixth

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times