To make room on the 26-man roster, infielder Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment. Manager Rob Thomson said Harper’s playing status would be day to day based on how the wrist holds up. Harper said his wrist does feel “way better” than it did a month ago when he went on the injured list.

After what seemed like a painstakingly long month of June, Bryce Harper is set to make his return to the Philadelphia Phillies ' lineup. Harper will bat third and play first base Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

Harper took live batting practice Saturday but reported stiffness in his injured right wrist on Sunday. He’s been on the injured list since June 6 with right wrist inflammation, missing the last 21 games. The Phillies have gone 13-8 during that span.