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Harper (groin) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

Although the groin issue isn't thought to be anything overly serious, the Nationals aren't taking any chances with their superstar. Harper will be held out for the second straight game as Rafael Bautista gets his first major-league start in his place. The Nationals remain hopeful that Harper will be able to return to action before the weekend is over.

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