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Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper had "no operative procedures" at his visit with Dr. James Andrews Monday, according to The Washington Post. 

Harper's agent, Scott Boras, said the knee brace Harper was wearing in a picture is "precautionary" and is only meant to keep the knee "immobile." Boras said he couldn't comment any further on the severity of the injury, only saying Harper would be on a physical therapy plan. A source close to Harper said he was "upbeat" after the visit. 

Harper has been sidelined since May 26 with the knee injury.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was wearing a knee brace when he arrived in Washington Monday, according to The Washington Post. 

Harper had his knee checked out earlier that day by Dr. James Andrews. Harper later tweeted "all good," perhaps referring to the injury. One source familiar with the visit said the injury would "not lead to long-term damage." The team has yet to make an announcement about Harper's status. 

He was hitting .287/.386/.587 in 150 at-bats before the injury.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper visited Dr. James Andrews Monday, but there's been no news on his status, according to The Washington Post.

Harper tweeted a vague "all good" late Monday night but did not go into detail about his visit with Andrews. Harper admitted he should have gone on the disabled list after he ran into the wall April 30 at Atlanta. 

Harper is hitting .287/.386/.587 in 150 at-bats. 

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton returned from the disabled list Monday but was unable to lift the team's listless offense.

Stanton went 1 for 4 in a 6-1 loss. He struck out once in his first action since April 29. Stanton is hitting .228 with three home runs in 79 at-bats. 

Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was activated from the DL on Monday, returning to a lineup that is markedly stronger than the one he left when he last played (on April 29). Logan Morrison has since been activated, and rookie Marcell Ozuna has been a big surprise -- hitting .331 with 13 doubles in 142 at-bats. 

Stanton, batting .227 with three home runs over 75 at-bats, should see at least a bit more protection from this new-look lineup and will eventually get a boost from the likely in-season improvements from youngsters Derek Dietrich, Adeiny Hechavarria, and Rob Brantly. But this is all just secondary to a motivated Stanton coming back strong -- he hit 71 total home runs the last two seasons and set career highs in 2012 with a .608 slugging percentage and .290 batting average. 

Stanton should be all systems go with this activation, and is a must-start in every format going forward. 

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was activated from the disabled list early Monday, and he'll return to the lineup the same day.

Stanton is back batting third and playing right field for Miami. Stanton was hitless in four rehab starts. He'll face Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been activated Monday.

Stanton has been on a rehab assignment at Class A Jupiter, and was 0 for 12 in four games. The team had to place Casey Kotchman on the disabled list to make room for Stanton. 

Prior to his injury, Stanton was hitting .227/.341/.387 in 75 at-bats this year. If he plays Monday, he would face Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo. 

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said outfielder Marcell Ozuna is expected to move to center field when right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) comes off the disabled list. Stanton could be back in the lineup Monday.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could be back Monday because first baseman Casey Kotchman is unavailable due to sore ribs. Stanton is 0 for 12 with four strikeouts through four rehab games for Class A Jupiter.

Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna collected three hits Saturday against the Mets, producing multiple hits for the third time in five games. Ozuna has hit safely in 21 of his last 24 games, batting .337 (32 for 95).

He also has two triples, seven doubles, 11 RBI and 12 runs in his last 24 games. However, hasn't homered since hitting his first career home run May 4. Ozuna's home run drought has reached 30 games.