Harper’s swing is still a work in progress. “There’s not a whole lot of slug there,” manager Rob Thomson says. “But it’s going to be there.”

Most of the Phillies' bats have been heating up, with the club winning their last three series. The most notable exception is franchise star Bryce Harper, who has been preforming far below his ability. In his last 12 games, Harper is hitting just 8-for-47 (.170) with three RBI and 14 strikeouts.