One day after the Tampa Bay Rays left-hander stated it was “not worth the risk” to play this season for anything less than the full $7 million salary he’s owed, Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper praised Snell for taking the lead and speaking out.
"He ain't lying, he's speaking the truth bro,” Harper said during a live Twitch stream, courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I ain't mad at him. Somebody's gotta say it, at least he manned up and said it. Good for him. I love Snell, the guy's a beast.