Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper had a platelet-rich plasma injection and cortisone shot in his left knee, after Dr. James Andrews confirmed the team's diagnosis of patella bursitis, according to The Washington Times.
Harper, who has been dealing with swelling and inflammation for two weeks as a result of the injury, will be in a large brace for at least a week. The brace is just to immobilize his knee while he rests. Nationals head trainer Lee Kuntz said that the team is pleased with the state of Harper's injury, especially since he did not require any type of surgical fix.
“He didn't have surgery, contrary to popular belief," Kuntz said. "These are all good things. We want him to rest the knee, that's why we put him in the immobilizer. We'll re-evaluate him in one week's time and if everything's a go, then we will resume activity with him and get him going as quickly as we can."
Harper has been out since May 26 due to this injury, and he will likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment once he is cleared for baseball activities next week.