Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was able to play three innings Tuesday in his rehab debut for Class A Potomac, in the first step in his return from a knee injury. Harper went 1 for 1 with a walk, and was picked off at second after a double.
Harper will ramp up his workload in the coming days, but the team does not expect him to be ready to return by the start of a weekend series with the Mets. Manager Davey Johnson told MLB.com he hopes Harper can be back with the team by the start of a series against the Brewers next Monday.