Phillies place Bryce Harper on paternity list ahead of Reds series


by NBC Sports Philadelphia

NBC Sports Philadelphia— To take Harper's spot on the 26-man roster, infielder Kody Clemens has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In 49 big-league games for...

Yahoo Sports—Phillies put hot-hitting Bryce Harper on paternity leave before 4-game series with the Reds. The Philadelphia Phillies put hot-hitting first baseman Bryce Harper on paternity leave on Monday before a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Harper has been a key piece of the Phillies' offense during their six-game winning streak. The 31-year-old Harper is on a six-game hitting streak, batting .381 during that span.

numberFire—Padres place Manny Machado on paternity list Monday. The San Diego Padres have placed third baseman Manny Machado on the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Sports Illustrated—Philadelphia Phillies Place Important Bullpen Piece On Injured List. After a successful road trip, the Philadelphia Phillies will be a bit shorthanded for the foreseeable future after one of their relievers hit the IL.