Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper will miss Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow.
According to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com), Harper received the injection Sunday due to a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of his right elbow.
He has largely played designated hitter this year, doing so 26 of 34 times while playing the outfield on the other eight occasions.
The AP also reported that Harper could miss at least one more game beyond Tuesday. The Phils are hosting the Padres on Wednesday and Thursday before welcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers into town for a three-game set beginning Friday.